Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lacoochee 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 40-44% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lacoochee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lacoochee Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lacoochee 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 Lacoochee Elementary School is 0.68, 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)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lacoochee Elementary School's ranking?
Lacoochee 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 Lacoochee Elementary School often compared to?
Lacoochee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Antonio Elementary School, Rodney B. Cox 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lacoochee Elementary School?
286 students attend Lacoochee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lacoochee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lacoochee Elementary School?
Lacoochee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lacoochee Elementary School offer ?
Lacoochee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lacoochee Elementary School part of?
Lacoochee Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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