Park Elementary School

327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park 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 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than 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 70% 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: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Park Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Park 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 Park 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1762 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park 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.
45%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park 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.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Park 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
21%
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White
30%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Park 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
74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park 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 Park Elementary School's ranking?
Park Elementary School is ranked #1762 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Park Elementary School often compared to?
Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Elementary School, Avon Elementary School, Sun 'n Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
527 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Highlands School District.

School Reviews

1   3/20/2020
This school has wonderful teachers but the administration, mainly the principal, is horrifically incompetent. Lying to parents is prevalent, and disregard for state statutes is commonplace. The test scores are very deceiving as the school retains children in lower grade levels at an alarming rate.
- Posted by Parent - Parent
5   10/6/2012
I was going to move into the area and wanted to know how the school program layout is for my five year old
- Posted by Parent - tivna

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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