Serving 870 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tavares Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tavares Elementary School serves the northwest part of Tavares, FL, covering an area of approximately 24.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone edges and a maximum of 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tavares Elementary School's student population of 870 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
870 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tavares Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tavares Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1943 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
41%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tavares Elementary School's ranking?
Tavares Elementary School is ranked #1943 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Tavares Elementary School often compared to?
Tavares Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Treadway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tavares Elementary School?
870 students attend Tavares Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Tavares Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tavares Elementary School?
Tavares Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tavares Elementary School offer ?
Tavares Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tavares Elementary School part of?
Tavares Elementary School is part of Lake School District.
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