Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hungerford 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 45-49% (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 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hungerford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hungerford Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hungerford 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 Hungerford Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#2460 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hungerford Elementary School's ranking?
Hungerford Elementary School is ranked #2460 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hungerford Elementary School often compared to?
Hungerford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dommerich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Hungerford Elementary School?
262 students attend Hungerford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hungerford Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hungerford Elementary School?
Hungerford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hungerford Elementary School offer ?
Hungerford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hungerford Elementary School part of?
Hungerford Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Workday / Schools Closed / District Offices Open
February 16, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break / Schools Closed / District Offices Open
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
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