Eustis Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Eustis Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eustis, Florida, serving 676 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Eustis Heights Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a more even distribution across White (31.21%), African American (29.88%), and Hispanic (30.92%) students. However, the school consistently underperforms academically, with only 33% of students proficient or better in 3rd-5th grade English Language Arts and 28-47% proficient or better in 3rd-5th grade Math, compared to state averages of 55% and 56-60%, respectively. Additionally, Eustis Heights has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.7% to 37.0% over the past few years, much higher than the state and district averages.

Despite the school's challenges, Eustis Heights has the highest per-student spending among the nearby schools, ranging from $10,506 to $14,076 over the past few years. This suggests that the district is aware of the issues and is attempting to address them, but the results have not yet been realized. In comparison, Pinecrest Academy Tavares, a public charter school within the district, significantly outperforms Eustis Heights and the other nearby public schools in academic measures, indicating that the charter school model may be a successful approach worth further exploration.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

310 W Taylor Ave
Eustis, FL 32726

(352) 357-2447

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
1994^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,076

Students who attend Eustis Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eustis Middle School
High:	Eustis High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 676

Racial breakdown:

White:

31.2%

Hispanic:

30.9%

African American:

29.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eustis Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 88.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 26^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.55. (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 Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31.2%), Hispanic (30.9%), African American (29.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eustis Heights Elementary School is 12, which is the 2^nd best among 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Eustis Heights Elementary School employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eustis Heights Elementary School is $14,076, which is the 2^nd highest among 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Eustis Heights 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 Heights Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	42.97	1000^th	1688	40.8%
2007	48.54	980^th	1786	45.1%
2008	30.22	1341^st	1789	25.0%
2009	27.35	1441^st	1847	22.0%
2010	31.37	1405^th	1919	26.8%
2011	28.42	1529^th	1985	23.0%
2012	19.06	1685^th	1984	15.1%
2013	20.53	1713^th	2029	15.6%
2014	23.69	1659^th	2064	19.6%
2016	31.42	1471^st	2087	29.5%
2017	24.80	1640^th	2112	22.3%
2018	17.41	1844^th	2118	12.9%
2019	36.12	1422^nd	2182	34.8%
2021	36.11	1417^th	2247	36.9%
2022	27.83	1617^th	2219	27.1%
2023	26.43	1701^st	2240	24.1%
2024	16.55	1994^th	2256	11.6%

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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 Eustis Heights Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	563	277	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	854
1989	561	277	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	859
1990	417	252	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	687
1991	451	277	7	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	747
1992	477	302	13	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	833
1993	475	270	10	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	803
1994	456	223	11	68	5	n/a	n/a	0	763
1995	462	244	5	73	2	n/a	n/a	0	786
1996	462	244	5	73	2	n/a	n/a	0	786
1997	489	274	4	86	2	n/a	n/a	0	855
1998	463	268	8	89	4	n/a	n/a	0	832
1999	500	300	8	114	4	n/a	n/a	0	926
2000	486	315	11	103	2	n/a	n/a	0	917
2001	419	318	7	103	3	n/a	n/a	0	850
2002	394	316	17	117	4	n/a	n/a	0	848
2003	394	316	17	117	4	n/a	n/a	0	848
2004	375	299	13	102	4	n/a	n/a	0	793
2005	315	263	12	109	3	n/a	n/a	0	702
2006	318	243	11	133	4	n/a	n/a	0	709
2007	316	256	15	136	3	n/a	n/a	16	742
2008	267	279	10	147	1	n/a	n/a	16	720
2009	238	270	9	136	1	n/a	n/a	21	675
2010	200	259	8	142	3	n/a	n/a	29	641
2011	197	214	8	147	2	0	29	0	597
2012	200	221	6	149	0	0	29	0	605
2013	200	204	8	157	0	0	39	0	608
2014	192	221	7	144	0	0	31	0	595
2015	185	204	6	159	1	0	41	0	596
2016	187	183	10	168	1	1	39	0	589
2017	208	209	12	183	1	0	38	0	651
2018	235	195	9	228	1	0	41	0	709
2019	259	199	12	234	0	0	45	0	749
2020	243	223	15	224	4	0	44	0	753
2021	177	185	11	183	2	0	41	0	599
2022	212	185	14	205	0	0	46	0	662
2023	211	202	9	209	0	0	45	0	676

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	854	44.0	19.4	44.6
1989	859	45.0	19.0	33.5
1990	687	40.0	17.1	45.6
1991	747	40.0	18.6	50.1
1992	833	44.0	18.9	47.7
1993	803	50.0	16.1	53.4
1994	763	46.0	16.6	53.5
1995	786	50.0	15.7	54.1
1996	786	50.0	15.7	54.1
1997	855	51.0	16.8	51.5
1998	832	52.0	16.0	53.6
1999	926	57.0	16.2	58.6
2000	917	60.0	15.3	58.1
2001	850	51.0	16.7	61.1
2002	848	56.0	15.1	66.2
2003	848	56.0	15.1	66.2
2004	793	55.0	14.4	63.3
2005	702	57.0	12.3	69.7
2006	709	50.0	14.2	68.5
2007	742	50.0	14.8	65.7
2008	720	49.0	14.7	62.4
2009	675	53.4	13.8	74.3
2010	641	48.0	13.3	85
2011	597	45.0	13.2	83.8
2012	605	47.0	12.8	86.1
2013	608	46.0	13.2	85
2014	595	44.0	13.5	86.9
2015	596	42.0	14.1	53
2016	589	41.0	14.3	99.5
2017	651	47.0	13.8	86.5
2018	709	47.0	15.0	81.7
2019	749	57.0	13.1	71
2020	753	60.0	12.5	62
2021	599	54.0	11.0	65.3
2022	662	57.0	11.6	64
2023	676	56.0	12.0	68.9

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	854	44.0	19.4	44.6
1989	859	45.0	19.0	33.5
1990	687	40.0	17.1	45.6
1991	747	40.0	18.6	50.1
1992	833	44.0	18.9	47.7
1993	803	50.0	16.1	53.4
1994	763	46.0	16.6	53.5
1995	786	50.0	15.7	54.1
1996	786	50.0	15.7	54.1
1997	855	51.0	16.8	51.5
1998	832	52.0	16.0	53.6
1999	926	57.0	16.2	58.6
2000	917	60.0	15.3	58.1
2001	850	51.0	16.7	61.1
2002	848	56.0	15.1	66.2
2003	848	56.0	15.1	66.2
2004	793	55.0	14.4	63.3
2005	702	57.0	12.3	69.7
2006	709	50.0	14.2	68.5
2007	742	50.0	14.8	65.7
2008	720	49.0	14.7	62.4
2009	675	53.4	13.8	74.3
2010	641	48.0	13.3	85
2011	597	45.0	13.2	83.8
2012	605	47.0	12.8	86.1
2013	608	46.0	13.2	85
2014	595	44.0	13.5	86.9
2015	596	42.0	14.1	53
2016	589	41.0	14.3	99.5
2017	651	47.0	13.8	86.5
2018	709	47.0	15.0	81.7
2019	749	57.0	13.1	71
2020	753	60.0	12.5	62
2021	599	54.0	11.0	65.3
2022	662	57.0	11.6	64
2023	676	56.0	12.0	68.9

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 Heights Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,054 (12.1%)	$7,666 (87.9%)	$8,720
2019	$1,429 (13.8%)	$8,941 (86.2%)	$10,370
2020	$1,374 (13.1%)	$9,132 (86.9%)	$10,506
2021	$1,944 (15.3%)	$10,731 (84.7%)	$12,676
2022	$2,636 (20.3%)	$10,334 (79.7%)	$12,970
2023	$2,247 (16.0%)	$11,830 (84.0%)	$14,076

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eustis Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1422^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1701^st of 2240 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eustis Heights Elementary School)	49	35	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eustis Heights Elementary School)	64	49	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eustis Heights Elementary School)	46	41	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eustis Heights Elementary School)	51	44	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	61	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eustis Heights Elementary School)	51	42	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	59	52	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eustis Heights Elementary School)	43	40	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	57	46	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Eustis Heights Elementary School)	47	36	11%
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	749	676	9.7%
African American	199	202	1.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	9	25%
Hispanic	234	209	10.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	259	211	18.5%
Two or More Races	45	45
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71%	68.9%	2.1%

Schools Near Eustis Heights 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 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)
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Eustis Heights Elementary School

How many students attend Eustis Heights Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 676 students attended Eustis Heights Elementary School.

Is Eustis Heights Elementary School a good school?

Eustis Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Eustis Heights Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Eustis Middle School
High : Eustis High School

What is the racial makeup of Eustis Heights Elementary School?

Students at Eustis Heights Elementary School are 31% White, 31% Hispanic, 30% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Eustis Heights Elementary School in?

Lake

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