Summary:
The city of Fern Park, Florida has only one public elementary school, English Estates Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 686 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally below the Seminole district and Florida state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.
English Estates Elementary School faces some significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.6%, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students (72.45%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and could require additional resources and support to address.
The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are slightly below district and state averages, which could also be a contributing factor to the academic performance challenges. Ensuring adequate funding and appropriate staffing levels may be important for improving student outcomes at English Estates Elementary School. Overall, the analysis suggests that the school faces a range of challenges that will likely require a multi-faceted approach to address and support student success.
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