Frank Hartsfield Elementary School

1414 Chowkeebin Nene
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frank Hartsfield 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Frank Hartsfield 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 Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is 0.40, 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)
#3010 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frank Hartsfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frank Hartsfield 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.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frank Hartsfield 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.
30-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Frank Hartsfield 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
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
37%
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Black
77%
21%
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White
8%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frank Hartsfield Elementary School's ranking?
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is ranked #3010 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?
309 students attend Frank Hartsfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Frank Hartsfield Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frank Hartsfield Elementary School offer ?
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frank Hartsfield Elementary School part of?
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is part of Leon School District.
In what neighborhood is Frank Hartsfield Elementary School located?
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is located in the Indian Head Lehigh neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break (Students and Teachers Out)
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of Fourth Nine Weeks/End of Second Semester
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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