Summers Elementary School

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Summers Elementary School ranks 1588 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Summers Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lake City, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 517. The school is part of the Columbia District, which is ranked 27th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Summers Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (35.98%) and Hispanic (13.35%) students. However, the school has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.5% to 26.9% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools like Eastside Elementary, Westside Elementary, and Pinemount Elementary. Summers Elementary's test scores are also generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with its 5th-grade science proficiency at 35% compared to the district's 52% and the state's 53%.

Summers Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.89% to 76.4% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from being ranked 889th out of 2,247 Florida elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,588th out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with its star rating dropping from 3 to 1 during this period. These challenges suggest that Summers Elementary may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of its lower performance and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1388 SW McFarlane Ave
Lake City, FL 32025

(386) 755-8250

District: Columbia

SchoolDigger Rank:
1588^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,076

Students who attend Summers Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake City Middle School
	Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
High:	Columbia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 517

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.5%

African American:

36.0%

Hispanic:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summers Elementary School ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.19. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Summers Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.5%), African American (36%), Hispanic (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summers Elementary School is 16.6. 4 elementary schools in the Columbia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Summers Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summers Elementary School is $10,076. 5 elementary schools in the Columbia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbia:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 27^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Summers Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	36.37	1115^th	1688	33.9%
2007	53.57	880^th	1786	50.7%
2008	60.45	739^th	1789	58.7%
2009	55.15	875^th	1847	52.6%
2010	56.19	903^rd	1919	52.9%
2011	56.45	920^th	1985	53.7%
2012	54.05	906^th	1984	54.3%
2013	51.49	969^th	2029	52.2%
2014	43.27	1176^th	2064	43.0%
2016	41.72	1226^th	2087	41.3%
2017	57.56	875^th	2112	58.6%
2018	49.25	1079^th	2118	49.1%
2019	46.05	1176^th	2182	46.1%
2021	58.97	889^th	2247	60.4%
2022	51.51	1029^th	2219	53.6%
2023	43.11	1248^th	2240	44.3%
2024	31.19	1588^th	2256	29.6%

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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 Summers Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	693	239	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	944
1989	769	235	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1015
1990	795	235	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1044
1991	814	245	8	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1078
1992	812	259	6	9	7	n/a	n/a	0	1093
1993	827	243	12	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	1099
1994	859	253	9	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	1138
1995	572	224	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1996	572	224	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1997	561	245	5	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	834
1998	593	239	6	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	862
1999	623	242	8	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	903
2000	637	238	8	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	917
2001	565	161	8	28	5	n/a	n/a	0	767
2002	548	175	10	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
2003	548	175	10	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
2004	555	190	10	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
2005	574	206	10	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	831
2006	564	201	22	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	841
2007	565	204	15	48	4	n/a	n/a	41	877
2008	573	202	15	54	5	n/a	n/a	48	897
2009	527	210	11	61	2	n/a	n/a	51	862
2010	382	197	10	41	3	n/a	n/a	44	677
2011	370	180	14	42	0	0	46	0	652
2012	386	211	15	40	0	0	46	0	698
2013	354	208	17	43	0	1	48	0	671
2014	347	205	15	37	1	0	49	0	654
2015	353	222	17	37	0	0	43	0	672
2016	323	235	17	44	1	1	43	0	664
2017	295	219	13	37	0	0	40	0	604
2018	283	207	17	42	0	0	53	0	602
2019	233	194	17	52	2	0	46	0	544
2020	214	177	15	52	1	0	51	0	510
2021	199	164	16	56	2	0	50	0	487
2022	198	160	6	65	3	0	54	0	486
2023	199	186	10	69	0	0	53	0	517

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 Summers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	944	46.0	20.5	45.8
1989	1015	47.0	21.5	47.6
1990	1044	51.0	20.4	45.4
1991	1078	52.0	20.7	48.1
1992	1093	53.0	20.6	40.5
1993	1099	52.0	21.1	41.5
1994	1138	55.0	20.7	48.6
1995	818	44.0	18.6	52.1
1996	818	44.0	18.6	52.1
1997	834	48.0	17.4	46.9
1998	862	49.0	17.6	49.2
1999	903	50.0	18.1	59.2
2000	917	51.0	18.0	54.6
2001	767	49.0	15.7	58
2002	754	50.0	15.1	64.3
2003	754	50.0	15.1	64.3
2004	779	54.0	14.4	66
2005	831	56.0	14.8	65.5
2006	841	59.0	14.3	59
2007	877	60.0	14.6	62
2008	897	63.0	14.2	61.5
2009	862	66.4	13.8	64.1
2010	677	50.5	13.4	66.8
2011	652	47.0	13.8	65
2012	698	45.0	15.5	68.2
2013	671	47.0	14.2	73.3
2014	654	40.0	16.3	74.2
2015	672	42.0	16.0	75.3
2016	664	44.0	15.0	63.4
2017	604	41.0	14.7	65.9
2018	602	39.0	15.4	68.9
2019	544	31.0	17.5	64.7
2020	510	34.0	15.0	68.8
2021	487	33.0	14.7	64.9
2022	486	31.0	15.6	68.7
2023	517	31.0	16.6	76.4

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 Summers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	944	46.0	20.5	45.8
1989	1015	47.0	21.5	47.6
1990	1044	51.0	20.4	45.4
1991	1078	52.0	20.7	48.1
1992	1093	53.0	20.6	40.5
1993	1099	52.0	21.1	41.5
1994	1138	55.0	20.7	48.6
1995	818	44.0	18.6	52.1
1996	818	44.0	18.6	52.1
1997	834	48.0	17.4	46.9
1998	862	49.0	17.6	49.2
1999	903	50.0	18.1	59.2
2000	917	51.0	18.0	54.6
2001	767	49.0	15.7	58
2002	754	50.0	15.1	64.3
2003	754	50.0	15.1	64.3
2004	779	54.0	14.4	66
2005	831	56.0	14.8	65.5
2006	841	59.0	14.3	59
2007	877	60.0	14.6	62
2008	897	63.0	14.2	61.5
2009	862	66.4	13.8	64.1
2010	677	50.5	13.4	66.8
2011	652	47.0	13.8	65
2012	698	45.0	15.5	68.2
2013	671	47.0	14.2	73.3
2014	654	40.0	16.3	74.2
2015	672	42.0	16.0	75.3
2016	664	44.0	15.0	63.4
2017	604	41.0	14.7	65.9
2018	602	39.0	15.4	68.9
2019	544	31.0	17.5	64.7
2020	510	34.0	15.0	68.8
2021	487	33.0	14.7	64.9
2022	486	31.0	15.6	68.7
2023	517	31.0	16.6	76.4

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 Summers Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$961 (12.3%)	$6,821 (87.7%)	$7,782
2019	$726 (8.8%)	$7,516 (91.2%)	$8,242
2020	$741 (8.5%)	$7,992 (91.5%)	$8,733
2021	$1,360 (14.2%)	$8,187 (85.8%)	$9,547
2022	$2,231 (22.3%)	$7,772 (77.7%)	$10,003
2023	$1,975 (19.6%)	$8,102 (80.4%)	$10,076

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summers Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1176^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1248^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summers Elementary School)	52	46	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	68	56	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Summers Elementary School)	60	67	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia)	70	66	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Summers Elementary School)	54	57	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	62	60	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Summers Elementary School)	67	63	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)	64	71	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Summers Elementary School)	46	46
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	59	59
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Summers Elementary School)	48	44	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)	65	60	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Summers Elementary School)	57	33	24%
5th Grade Science (Columbia)	59	50	9%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	544	517	5%
African American	194	186	4.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	17	10	41.2%
Hispanic	52	69	32.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	233	199	14.6%
Two or More Races	46	53	15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.7%	76.4%	11.7%

Schools Near Summers 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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Summers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1388 SW McFarlane Ave	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8250	517	31	16.6	76.4%	199 (38.5%)	186 (36.0%)	69 (13.3%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.3%)	31.2	1588^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.6%		43.1	1248^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.3%	340	47.0	41.0	43.0	62.0	44.0	40.0	35.0	$10,076	$1,975	$8,102
Melrose Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 SE Putnam St	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8260	398	25	15.9	84.2%	130 (32.7%)	176 (44.2%)	43 (10.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.8%)	24	1797^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.3%		33.7	1502^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.9%	295	27.0	45.0	37.0	34.0	59.0	49.0	19.0	$11,249	$2,569	$8,679
Niblack Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	837 NE Broadway Ave	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8200	282	17	16.5	87.6%	17 (6.0%)	235 (83.3%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	48.4	1127^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.0%		44.6	1218^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.6%	91	55.0	35.0	46.0	51.0	71.0	68.0	49.0	$13,666	$2,656	$11,010
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	256 SE Beech St	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8220	631	33	19.1	62.0%	419 (66.4%)	114 (18.1%)	42 (6.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.8%)	73.5	562^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	75.1%		71.8	590^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.7%	28	59.0	58.0	66.0	63.0	74.0	76.0	66.0	$8,790	$1,583	$7,207
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1956 SW County Road 252b	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8280	696	38	18.3	50.1%	479 (68.8%)	100 (14.4%)	56 (8.0%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.0%)	81.4	369^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.6%		79.8	411^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.7%	42	70.0	61.0	68.0	76.0	71.0	79.0	69.0	$9,126	$1,725	$7,401
Five Points Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	303 NW Johnson St	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8230	400	26	15.3	83.3%	242 (60.5%)	99 (24.8%)	22 (5.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.3%)	24.9	1771^st of 2256 public elementary schools	21.5%		20.7	1884^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.9%	113	36.0	43.0	31.0	59.0	43.0	41.0	31.0	$11,497	$2,657	$8,840
Pinemount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 SW Gabriel Pl	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8172	486	32	15.1	65.6%	346 (71.2%)	52 (10.7%)	49 (10.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.2%)	75.8	509^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.4%		73.4	546^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.6%	37	68.0	46.0	68.0	82.0	67.0	72.0	69.0	$10,621	$1,858	$8,763
Columbia City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7438 SW State Road 47	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 758-4850	615	36	17.0	61.6%	470 (76.4%)	29 (4.7%)	75 (12.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.0%)	76.5	492^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	78.2%		69.4	640^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.4%	148	61.0	60.0	67.0	82.0	73.0	73.0	58.0	$10,407	$1,859	$8,548
Fort White Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18119 SW State Road 47	Fort White	32038	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 344-6301	681	40	17.0	66.2%	476 (69.9%)	55 (8.1%)	102 (15.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.8%)	37.9	1403^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	37.8%		50.5	1084^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.6%	319	57.0	44.0	43.0	62.0	58.0	40.0	30.0	$9,570	$1,753	$7,817

Frequently Asked Questions about Summers Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Summers Elementary School?

Students at Summers Elementary School are 38% White, 36% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Summers Elementary School in?

Columbia

Is Summers Elementary School a good school?

Summers Elementary School ranks 1588^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Summers Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Summers Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Summers Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Lake City Middle School
Middle : Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
High : Columbia High School

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