Fort White Elementary School

18119 Sw State Road 47
Fort White, FL 32038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort White Elementary School ranks in the top 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 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fort White Elementary School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
681 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort White Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort White Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1424 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fort White Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fort White Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Fort White Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fort White Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort White Elementary School's ranking?
Fort White Elementary School is ranked #1424 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort White Elementary School often compared to?
Fort White Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort White High School, Belmont Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fort White Elementary School?
681 students attend Fort White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fort White Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort White Elementary School?
Fort White Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort White Elementary School offer ?
Fort White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort White Elementary School part of?
Fort White Elementary School is part of Columbia School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day Before Holidays/ End 1st Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Classes (2025)/ Begin 2nd Semester
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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