Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooksville 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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooksville Elementary School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooksville 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 Brooksville Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2059 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooksville Elementary School's ranking?
Brooksville Elementary School is ranked #2059 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Brooksville Elementary School often compared to?
Brooksville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chocachatti Elementary School, Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Brooksville Elementary School?
652 students attend Brooksville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brooksville Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooksville Elementary School?
Brooksville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooksville Elementary School offer ?
Brooksville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brooksville Elementary School part of?
Brooksville Elementary School is part of Hernando School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Veterans Day observed - Schools closed
November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
M.L. King Jr. Day - Schools closed
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
Presidents Day - Schools closed
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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