Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Inwood 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Inwood Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Inwood 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 Inwood Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#3156 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
51%
21%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
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 Inwood Elementary School's ranking?
Inwood Elementary School is ranked #3156 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Inwood Elementary School often compared to?
Inwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jewett School Of The Arts, Wahneta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Inwood Elementary School?
393 students attend Inwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Inwood Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inwood Elementary School?
Inwood Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Inwood Elementary School offer ?
Inwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Inwood Elementary School part of?
Inwood Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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