Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apalachee 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apalachee Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Apalachee 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 Apalachee Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#3230 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
77%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apalachee Elementary School's ranking?
Apalachee Elementary School is ranked #3230 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Apalachee Elementary School often compared to?
Apalachee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Apalachee Elementary School?
544 students attend Apalachee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Apalachee Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apalachee Elementary School?
Apalachee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Apalachee Elementary School offer ?
Apalachee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Apalachee Elementary School part of?
Apalachee Elementary School is part of Leon School District.
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