Springwood Elementary School

3801 Fred George Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Springwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Springwood Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
464 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Springwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springwood Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2948 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
48%
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31%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
36%
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Black
74%
21%
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White
13%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springwood Elementary School's ranking?
Springwood Elementary School is ranked #2948 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Springwood Elementary School often compared to?
Springwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Astoria Park Elementary School, Canopy Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Springwood Elementary School?
464 students attend Springwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Springwood Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springwood Elementary School?
Springwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Springwood Elementary School offer ?
Springwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Springwood Elementary School part of?
Springwood Elementary School is part of Leon School District.

School Calendar

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Memorial Day - District Offices and Schools Closed
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Juneteenth Holiday - District Offices and Schools Closed
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
Fourth of July Holiday - District Offices and Schools Closed
July 04, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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