McRae Elementary School

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McRae Elementary School ranks 608 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McRae Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keystone Heights, Florida, serving 536 students in grades PK-6 and part of the highly-ranked Clay District.

McRae Elementary consistently outperforms the Clay District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 73% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science compared to 58% in the district and 53% statewide. However, the school has higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 31.8%, significantly above the state average. McRae also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, higher than nearby schools like Shadowlawn Elementary and Lake Asbury Elementary.

Despite these challenges, McRae Elementary maintains strong academic performance, suggesting effective educational practices and resource allocation. While the school's racial makeup is less diverse than surrounding schools, other high-performing schools in the Clay District, such as Shadowlawn Elementary and Lake Asbury Elementary, demonstrate that the district as a whole is providing quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

6770 County Road 315 C
Keystone Heights, FL 32656

(352) 336-6125

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
608^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,789

Students who attend McRae Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 536

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McRae Elementary School ranks better than 73% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McRae Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 4^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare McRae Elementary School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McRae Elementary School is $11,789, which is the 4^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McRae Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McRae Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	75.79	66^th	199	66.8%
2005	60.21	112^th	202	44.6%
2006	79.33	314^th	1688	81.4%
2007	69.87	536^th	1786	70.0%
2008	63.15	681^st	1789	61.9%
2009	54.51	888^th	1847	51.9%
2010	49.34	1047^th	1919	45.4%
2011	48.97	1072^nd	1985	46.0%
2012	58.67	821^st	1984	58.6%
2013	56.33	872^nd	2029	57.0%
2014	47.14	1089^th	2064	47.2%
2016	56.00	917^th	2087	56.1%
2017	44.33	1184^th	2112	43.9%
2018	52.41	993^rd	2118	53.1%
2019	65.95	709^th	2182	67.5%
2021	70.44	639^th	2247	71.6%
2022	73.23	565^th	2219	74.5%
2023	80.51	396^th	2240	82.3%
2024	71.49	608^th	2256	73.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McRae Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	435	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
1998	441	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1999	497	14	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
2000	539	12	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
2001	548	13	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2002	522	13	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2003	522	13	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2004	508	11	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
2005	545	12	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
2006	559	6	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
2007	539	5	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	12	574
2008	559	7	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	14	599
2009	489	11	5	32	0	n/a	n/a	21	558
2010	439	11	3	41	2	n/a	n/a	21	517
2011	453	9	1	32	2	0	19	0	516
2012	424	2	1	37	1	0	13	0	478
2013	438	2	2	30	1	0	15	0	488
2014	430	0	6	18	1	0	13	0	468
2015	446	5	6	20	1	0	12	0	490
2016	439	10	3	18	1	0	12	0	483
2017	437	15	5	21	1	0	13	0	492
2018	494	9	6	21	1	0	11	0	542
2019	513	11	4	17	1	0	17	0	563
2020	485	8	3	24	1	0	17	0	538
2021	476	7	2	31	1	0	16	0	533
2022	446	9	2	32	1	0	20	0	510
2023	475	7	1	34	0	0	19	0	536

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McRae Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	444	24.0	18.5	32.2
1998	447	22.0	20.3	32.4
1999	517	32.0	16.2	45.6
2000	557	35.0	15.9	46.3
2001	569	38.0	15.0	44.6
2002	546	40.0	13.7	51.6
2003	546	40.0	13.7	51.6
2004	535	38.0	14.1	52.5
2005	574	39.0	14.7	46.3
2006	582	44.0	13.2	47.4
2007	574	44.0	13.0	46.1
2008	599	46.0	13.0	46.5
2009	558	48.9	12.4	55.5
2010	517	42.0	12.3	57.7
2011	516	43.4	11.8	56.4
2012	478	44.0	10.8	61.1
2013	488	44.0	11.0	58.8
2014	468	42.0	11.1	64.1
2015	490	43.0	11.3	66.7
2016	483	43.0	11.2	70.6
2017	492	43.0	11.4	70.5
2018	542	43.0	12.6	66.8
2019	563	44.0	12.7	50.3
2020	538	45.0	11.9	54.1
2021	533	43.0	12.3	52.2
2022	510	42.0	12.1	100
2023	536	43.0	12.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McRae Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	444	24.0	18.5	32.2
1998	447	22.0	20.3	32.4
1999	517	32.0	16.2	45.6
2000	557	35.0	15.9	46.3
2001	569	38.0	15.0	44.6
2002	546	40.0	13.7	51.6
2003	546	40.0	13.7	51.6
2004	535	38.0	14.1	52.5
2005	574	39.0	14.7	46.3
2006	582	44.0	13.2	47.4
2007	574	44.0	13.0	46.1
2008	599	46.0	13.0	46.5
2009	558	48.9	12.4	55.5
2010	517	42.0	12.3	57.7
2011	516	43.4	11.8	56.4
2012	478	44.0	10.8	61.1
2013	488	44.0	11.0	58.8
2014	468	42.0	11.1	64.1
2015	490	43.0	11.3	66.7
2016	483	43.0	11.2	70.6
2017	492	43.0	11.4	70.5
2018	542	43.0	12.6	66.8
2019	563	44.0	12.7	50.3
2020	538	45.0	11.9	54.1
2021	533	43.0	12.3	52.2
2022	510	42.0	12.1	100
2023	536	43.0	12.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McRae Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$876 (9.9%)	$7,976 (90.1%)	$8,852
2019	$974 (10.6%)	$8,223 (89.4%)	$9,197
2020	$1,183 (11.4%)	$9,232 (88.6%)	$10,415
2021	$1,283 (12.5%)	$8,959 (87.5%)	$10,241
2022	$1,840 (16.3%)	$9,415 (83.7%)	$11,255
2023	$1,999 (17.0%)	$9,790 (83.0%)	$11,789

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McRae Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 709^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 396^th of 2240 Elementary schools	14.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McRae Elementary School)	73	63	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	68	61	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McRae Elementary School)	58	51	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay)	71	66	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McRae Elementary School)	64	59	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (McRae Elementary School)	73	73
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McRae Elementary School)	59	71	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	62	62
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (McRae Elementary School)	61	76	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	64	59	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (McRae Elementary School)	66	71	5%
5th Grade Science (Clay)	63	63
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McRae Elementary School)	62	63	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	64
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (McRae Elementary School)	62	71	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	70	72	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	563	536	4.8%
African American	11	7	36.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	17	34	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	513	475	7.4%
Two or More Races	17	19	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.3%	100%	49.7%

Schools Near McRae Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McRae Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6770 County Road 315 C	Keystone Heights	32656	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 336-6125	536	43	12.4	100.0%	475 (88.6%)	7 (1.3%)	34 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.5%)	71.5	608^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.0%		80.5	396^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.3%	212	67.0	57.0	61.0	62.0	66.0	69.0	76.0	64.0	73.0	$11,789	$1,999	$9,790
Keystone Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	335 SW Pecan St	Keystone Heights	32656	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1375	803	55	14.6	100.0%	699 (87.0%)	18 (2.2%)	50 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (4.1%)	56.3	939^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.4%		57.1	911^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.3%	28	55.0	45.0	59.0	48.0	70.0	58.0	50.0	78.0	57.0	$12,084	$1,597	$10,487
Melrose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	401 State Road 26	Melrose	32666	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 475-2060	376	23	16.3	48.7%	285 (75.8%)	28 (7.4%)	31 (8.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.9%)	73.8	551^st of 2256 public elementary schools	75.6%		68.5	653^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.8%	102	64.0	47.0	62.0	71.0	74.0	74.0	72.0	83.0	64.0	$13,810	$3,814	$9,996
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3856 SE 144th St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6066	627	34	18.2	70.7%	359 (57.3%)	175 (27.9%)	33 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (9.1%)	45	1217^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.1%		37.4	1401^st of 2240 public elementary schools	37.5%	184	47.0	56.0	43.0	62.0	40.0	49.0	54.0	74.0	45.0	$10,300	$2,587	$7,712
Ochwilla Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	299 N State Road 21	Hawthorne	32640	Alachua County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 481-0204	410	25	16.4	63.9%	235 (57.3%)	65 (15.9%)	67 (16.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.5%)	21.5	1868^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.2%		31	1587^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.2%	281	27.0	44.0	30.0	54.0	25.0	40.0	26.0	61.0	33.0	$12,993	$4,009	$8,984
Robert H. Jenkins Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	251 S State Road 315	Interlachen	32148	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 684-2130	904	47	19.3	63.9%	662 (73.2%)	39 (4.3%)	156 (17.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.5%)	28.2	1678^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.6%		34.1	1494^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.3%	184	43.0	31.0	38.0	48.0	42.0	44.0	43.0	61.0	38.0	$10,209	$2,995	$7,214
Constellation Charter School Of Gainesville	Public, Charter	1-8	14450 NE 148th Avenue	Waldo	32694	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(352) 955-7300	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Starke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W Weldon St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6047	573	33	17.5	67.7%	370 (64.6%)	117 (20.4%)	44 (7.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (6.3%)	43.9	1243^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	44.9%		42.4	1271^st of 2240 public elementary schools	43.3%	28	55.0	54.0	39.0	49.0	55.0	69.0	49.0	57.0	36.0	$10,849	$2,499	$8,350
Shadowlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2945 County Road 218	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3375	735	53	13.8	48.7%	578 (78.6%)	42 (5.7%)	85 (11.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	81.9	361^st of 2256 public elementary schools	84.0%		85.1	285^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.3%	76	88.0	59.0	50.0	70.0	92.0	73.0	76.0	89.0	77.0	$9,806	$1,004	$8,803
Lake Asbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2901 Sandridge Rd	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1525	975	66	14.7	38.4%	713 (73.1%)	82 (8.4%)	111 (11.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	62 (6.4%)	72.5	583^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.2%		73.3	548^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.5%	35	62.0	50.0	60.0	71.0	73.0	67.0	61.0	94.0	66.0	$8,750	$1,017	$7,733

Frequently Asked Questions about McRae Elementary School

What schools do graduates of McRae Elementary School attend?

Students who attend McRae Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High

How many students attend McRae Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 536 students attended McRae Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of McRae Elementary School?

Students at McRae Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is McRae Elementary School a good school?

McRae Elementary School ranks 608^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is McRae Elementary School in?

Clay

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