Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fessenden 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fessenden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fessenden Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fessenden 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 Fessenden Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2639 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
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 Fessenden Elementary School's ranking?
Fessenden Elementary School is ranked #2639 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fessenden Elementary School often compared to?
Fessenden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anthony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fessenden Elementary School?
417 students attend Fessenden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fessenden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fessenden Elementary School?
Fessenden Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fessenden Elementary School offer ?
Fessenden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fessenden Elementary School part of?
Fessenden Elementary School is part of Marion School District.
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