Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Layer 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 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Layer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Layer Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Layer 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 Layer Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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 Layer Elementary School's ranking?
Layer Elementary School is ranked #1212 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Layer Elementary School often compared to?
Layer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Layer Elementary School?
559 students attend Layer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Layer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Layer Elementary School?
Layer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Layer Elementary School offer ?
Layer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Layer Elementary School part of?
Layer Elementary School is part of Seminole School District.
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