Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fern Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
43%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Fern Creek Elementary School?
264 students attend Fern Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fern Creek Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fern Creek Elementary School?
Fern Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fern Creek Elementary School offer ?
Fern Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fern Creek Elementary School part of?
Fern Creek Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
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