Eustis Elementary School

Summary:

Eustis Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 358 students in grades PK-5 in Eustis, Florida, which is part of the Lake District, ranked 32 out of 68 districts in the state with a 3-star rating.

Eustis Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (29.33%) and Hispanic (28.49%) students. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.8% in 2019-2020 to 32.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Eustis Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with its 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 40% compared to 52% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 65.08% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby Sorrento Elementary, Altoona School, and Pinecrest Academy Tavares.

Despite Eustis Elementary's higher per-student spending of $13,665 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has steadily declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 790 out of 2,118 Florida elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,750 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. These challenges, including the high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced-price lunch eligibility, may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic outcomes, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address the specific needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

714 E Citrus Ave
Eustis, FL 32726

(352) 357-2779

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
1750^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,665

Students who attend Eustis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eustis Middle School
High:	Eustis High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 358

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.2%

African American:

29.3%

Hispanic:

28.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eustis Elementary School ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.6. (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 Student population at Eustis Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.2%), African American (29.3%), Hispanic (28.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eustis Elementary School is 12.7, which is the 3^rd best among 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Eustis Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eustis Elementary School is $13,665, which is the 3^rd highest among 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eustis Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	61.16	669^th	1688	60.4%
2007	67.57	600^th	1786	66.4%
2008	61.09	729^th	1789	59.3%
2009	66.30	624^th	1847	66.2%
2010	63.90	732^nd	1919	61.9%
2011	36.92	1329^th	1985	33.0%
2012	47.44	1054^th	1984	46.9%
2013	37.77	1284^th	2029	36.7%
2014	50.85	1012^th	2064	51.0%
2016	54.42	949^th	2087	54.5%
2017	57.89	868^th	2112	58.9%
2018	61.54	790^th	2118	62.7%
2019	48.66	1110^th	2182	49.1%
2021	48.59	1109^th	2247	50.6%
2022	35.25	1436^th	2219	35.3%
2023	34.26	1489^th	2240	33.5%
2024	25.60	1750^th	2256	22.4%

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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 Eustis Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	443	90	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
1989	507	104	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1990	354	155	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1991	331	140	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1992	311	141	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1993	302	138	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
1994	293	135	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1995	296	137	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1996	296	137	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1997	319	149	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1998	321	167	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1999	283	168	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
2000	309	171	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
2001	268	146	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2002	285	121	1	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2003	285	121	1	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2004	297	115	3	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2005	330	101	6	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
2006	335	123	4	84	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2007	283	123	4	94	0	n/a	n/a	21	525
2008	284	114	5	107	1	n/a	n/a	21	532
2009	295	134	7	114	1	n/a	n/a	20	571
2010	277	126	4	122	1	n/a	n/a	30	560
2011	236	124	3	116	2	0	22	0	503
2012	228	123	3	105	2	0	29	0	490
2013	251	139	4	102	4	0	25	0	525
2014	235	146	3	122	3	0	25	0	534
2015	254	137	3	116	3	0	26	0	539
2016	248	138	1	114	3	0	25	0	529
2017	250	129	4	108	2	0	21	0	514
2018	226	143	3	100	3	0	30	0	505
2019	201	120	2	105	3	0	28	0	459
2020	197	122	2	114	0	0	31	0	466
2021	114	97	1	100	0	1	15	0	328
2022	135	105	5	107	0	0	17	0	369
2023	133	105	2	102	2	0	14	0	358

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 Eustis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	539	30.0	17.9	44.7
1989	625	31.0	20.1	40.5
1990	514	29.0	17.7	43
1991	477	25.0	19.0	43.8
1992	462	27.0	17.1	41.3
1993	450	28.0	16.1	44.4
1994	437	25.0	17.5	44.9
1995	439	22.0	20.0	48.1
1996	439	22.0	20.0	48.1
1997	477	23.0	20.7	52
1998	495	26.0	19.0	50.1
1999	468	29.0	16.1	62.4
2000	506	30.0	16.9	56.3
2001	448	28.0	16.0	52.9
2002	453	26.0	17.4	54.5
2003	453	26.0	17.4	54.5
2004	476	27.0	17.6	49.8
2005	513	33.0	15.5	55.9
2006	546	35.0	15.6	55.1
2007	525	34.0	15.4	55
2008	532	35.0	15.2	53.8
2009	571	39.2	15.9	57.2
2010	560	34.0	16.4	63
2011	503	32.0	15.7	64.4
2012	490	32.0	15.3	65.5
2013	525	34.0	15.4	68
2014	534	34.0	15.7	71.3
2015	539	35.0	15.4	45.3
2016	529	35.0	15.1	70.5
2017	514	33.0	15.5	73
2018	505	33.0	15.3	75.2
2019	459	30.0	15.3	64.3
2020	466	32.0	14.5	55.8
2021	328	28.0	11.7	56.4
2022	369	28.5	12.9	60.4
2023	358	28.0	12.7	65.1

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 Eustis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	539	30.0	17.9	44.7
1989	625	31.0	20.1	40.5
1990	514	29.0	17.7	43
1991	477	25.0	19.0	43.8
1992	462	27.0	17.1	41.3
1993	450	28.0	16.1	44.4
1994	437	25.0	17.5	44.9
1995	439	22.0	20.0	48.1
1996	439	22.0	20.0	48.1
1997	477	23.0	20.7	52
1998	495	26.0	19.0	50.1
1999	468	29.0	16.1	62.4
2000	506	30.0	16.9	56.3
2001	448	28.0	16.0	52.9
2002	453	26.0	17.4	54.5
2003	453	26.0	17.4	54.5
2004	476	27.0	17.6	49.8
2005	513	33.0	15.5	55.9
2006	546	35.0	15.6	55.1
2007	525	34.0	15.4	55
2008	532	35.0	15.2	53.8
2009	571	39.2	15.9	57.2
2010	560	34.0	16.4	63
2011	503	32.0	15.7	64.4
2012	490	32.0	15.3	65.5
2013	525	34.0	15.4	68
2014	534	34.0	15.7	71.3
2015	539	35.0	15.4	45.3
2016	529	35.0	15.1	70.5
2017	514	33.0	15.5	73
2018	505	33.0	15.3	75.2
2019	459	30.0	15.3	64.3
2020	466	32.0	14.5	55.8
2021	328	28.0	11.7	56.4
2022	369	28.5	12.9	60.4
2023	358	28.0	12.7	65.1

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 Eustis Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$834 (10.1%)	$7,409 (89.9%)	$8,243
2019	$749 (8.8%)	$7,715 (91.2%)	$8,464
2020	$821 (8.8%)	$8,531 (91.2%)	$9,353
2021	$1,568 (12.4%)	$11,046 (87.6%)	$12,615
2022	$3,033 (23.1%)	$10,110 (76.9%)	$13,142
2023	$2,115 (15.5%)	$11,549 (84.5%)	$13,665

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eustis Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1110^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1489^th of 2240 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eustis Elementary School)	62	44	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eustis Elementary School)	73	51	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eustis Elementary School)	59	37	22%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eustis Elementary School)	62	49	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	61	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eustis Elementary School)	53	39	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	59	52	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eustis Elementary School)	43	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	57	46	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Eustis Elementary School)	41	51	10%
5th Grade Science (Lake)	56	52	4%
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	459	358	22%
African American	120	105	12.5%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	105	102	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	201	133	33.8%
Two or More Races	28	14	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.3%	65.1%	0.8%

Schools Near Eustis 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eustis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	714 E Citrus Ave	Eustis	32726	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 357-2779	358	28	12.7	65.1%	133 (37.2%)	105 (29.3%)	102 (28.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	25.6	1750^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.4%		34.3	1489^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.5%	261	40.0	33.0	36.0				53.0	47.0	40.0				43.0						$13,665	$2,115	$11,549
Eustis Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	310 W Taylor Ave	Eustis	32726	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 357-2447	676	56	12.0	68.9%	211 (31.2%)	202 (29.9%)	209 (30.9%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.7%)	16.6	1994^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.6%		26.4	1701^st of 2240 public elementary schools	24.1%	293	33.0	32.0	33.0				41.0	47.0	28.0				33.0						$14,076	$2,247	$11,830
Lake Success Elementary School	Public	1-5	310 W Taylor Ave	Eustis	32726	Lake County	Lake	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(352) 253-6700	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pinecrest Academy Tavares	Public, Charter	K-8	2550 Huffstetler Dr	Tavares	32778	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 508-7610	812	41	19.8	36.0%	401 (49.4%)	103 (12.7%)	219 (27.0%)	37 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.3%)	81.9	360^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.0%		79.5	417^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.4%	57	80.0	66.0	69.0	71.0	63.0	78.0	75.0	76.0	68.0	81.0	65.0		61.0		57.0	100.0	78.0	84.0	$7,200	$378	$6,822
Triangle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Eudora Rd	Mount Dora	32757	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 383-6176	783	53	14.7	63.7%	234 (29.9%)	191 (24.4%)	315 (40.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (4.7%)	22.3	1837^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.6%		17.9	1960^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.5%	123	40.0	33.0	37.0				53.0	42.0	33.0				38.0						$12,083	$2,633	$9,450
Tavares Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	720 E Clifford St	Tavares	32778	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 343-2861	875	58	15.0	61.1%	415 (47.4%)	209 (23.9%)	186 (21.3%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.6%)	35.1	1486^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.1%		42.8	1258^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.8%	228	32.0	54.0	44.0				37.0	64.0	41.0				43.0						$10,632	$1,570	$9,062
Aurelia M. Cole Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	301 East Avenue	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(352) 243-2460																			(n/a)	44.0	35.0	46.0	51.0	44.0	39.0	57.0	42.0	43.0	61.0	49.0	63.0	46.0	39.0	71.0			73.0
Umatilla Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Lake St	Umatilla	32784	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 669-3181	660	40	16.5	55.3%	481 (72.9%)	32 (4.8%)	123 (18.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.2%)	46.3	1192^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	47.2%		43	1255^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.0%	63	45.0	48.0	48.0				48.0	64.0	55.0				53.0						$10,131	$1,476	$8,656
Round Lake Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	31333 Round Lake Rd	Mount Dora	32757	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 385-4399	1,194	79	15.1	31.2%	855 (71.6%)	69 (5.8%)	184 (15.4%)	34 (2.8%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (3.9%)	91	143^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.7%		85.9	271^st of 2240 public elementary schools	87.9%	128	78.0	75.0	74.0	67.0	78.0	67.0	90.0	94.0	82.0	91.0	83.0	91.0	74.0	67.0	98.0			95.0	$9,199	$1,316	$7,883
Treadway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10619 Treadway School Rd	Leesburg	34788	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 742-2291	879	53	16.5	66.0%	513 (58.4%)	142 (16.2%)	149 (17.0%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (7.6%)	46.9	1177^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.8%		52.6	1028^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.1%	149	44.0	53.0	55.0				57.0	59.0	46.0				53.0						$10,250	$1,818	$8,431

Frequently Asked Questions about Eustis Elementary School

Is Eustis Elementary School a good school?

Eustis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Eustis Elementary School in?

Lake

What is the racial makeup of Eustis Elementary School?

Students at Eustis Elementary School are 37% White, 29% African American, 28% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Eustis Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Eustis Middle School
High : Eustis High School

How many students attend Eustis Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Eustis Elementary School.

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