Serving 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, College Park 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 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
College Park Elementary School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
College Park 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 College Park Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#2245 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
52%
37%
Black
24%
21%
White
17%
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
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Park Elementary School's ranking?
College Park Elementary School is ranked #2245 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are College Park Elementary School often compared to?
College Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saddlewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend College Park Elementary School?
840 students attend College Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of College Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Park Elementary School?
College Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does College Park Elementary School offer ?
College Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is College Park Elementary School part of?
College Park Elementary School is part of Marion School District.
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