Summary:
The city of Fellsmere, Florida is home to a single public elementary school, Fellsmere Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 594 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic (81.31%) and low-income (99.49% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) students.
Fellsmere Elementary School faces some academic challenges, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally lower than the Indian River school district and Florida state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 61% is higher than the state average of 53%. The school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 24.2%, significantly above the state average.
Despite these challenges, Fellsmere Elementary School's spending per student of $11,599 is higher than the state average, and the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.4 is only slightly higher than the state average. The school's performance and ranking have fluctuated in recent years, suggesting the need for further investigation and targeted strategies to address the unique needs of its diverse, high-poverty student population.
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