Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fleming Island Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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-6
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fleming Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Fleming Island Elementary School's student population of 739 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fleming Island Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fleming Island Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#185 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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 Fleming Island Elementary School's ranking?
Fleming Island Elementary School is ranked #185 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fleming Island Elementary School often compared to?
Fleming Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thunderbolt Elementary School, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fleming Island Elementary School?
739 students attend Fleming Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Fleming Island Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fleming Island Elementary School?
Fleming Island Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fleming Island Elementary School offer ?
Fleming Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fleming Island Elementary School part of?
Fleming Island Elementary School is part of Clay School District.
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