Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fruitland Park 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruitland Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fruitland Park Elementary School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fruitland 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 Fruitland Park Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#2271 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruitland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Fruitland Park Elementary School is ranked #2271 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fruitland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Fruitland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center, The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fruitland Park Elementary School?
707 students attend Fruitland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fruitland Park Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitland Park Elementary School?
Fruitland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruitland Park Elementary School offer ?
Fruitland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fruitland Park Elementary School part of?
Fruitland Park Elementary School is part of Lake School District.
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