Serving 1,015 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flora Ridge 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,015 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flora Ridge Elementary School's student population of 1,015 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,015 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flora Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flora Ridge Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#3115 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
72%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
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 Flora Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Flora Ridge Elementary School is ranked #3115 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Flora Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Flora Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kissimmee Elementary School, Highlands 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 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Flora Ridge Elementary School?
1,015 students attend Flora Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Flora Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flora Ridge Elementary School?
Flora Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flora Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Flora Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Flora Ridge Elementary School part of?
Flora Ridge Elementary School is part of Osceola School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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