Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hellen Caro Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hellen Caro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Hellen Caro Elementary School's student population of 670 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hellen Caro Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hellen Caro Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
68%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hellen Caro Elementary School's ranking?
Hellen Caro Elementary School is ranked #530 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hellen Caro Elementary School often compared to?
Hellen Caro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Angels Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hellen Caro Elementary School?
670 students attend Hellen Caro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hellen Caro Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hellen Caro Elementary School?
Hellen Caro Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hellen Caro Elementary School offer ?
Hellen Caro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hellen Caro Elementary School part of?
Hellen Caro Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
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