Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gretna 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 was 50-54% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
73%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gadsden School District
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Gretna Elementary School?
278 students attend Gretna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gretna Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gretna Elementary School?
Gretna Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gretna Elementary School offer ?
Gretna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gretna Elementary School part of?
Gretna Elementary School is part of Gadsden School District.
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