Astatula Elementary School

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Astatula Elementary School ranks 1198 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Astatula Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Astatula, Florida, which is part of the Lake District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, currently holding a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Astatula Elementary faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.4% (significantly higher than the district and state averages), and test scores in English Language Arts and Math that are generally below the district and state averages. The school has a diverse student population, with a gradual decrease in the percentage of white students and an increase in Hispanic, African American, and Asian students. However, the school also has a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 57.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the higher per-student spending at Astatula Elementary, the school's academic performance is still below that of nearby Pinecrest Lakes Academy and Pinecrest Academy Tavares, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher statewide rankings.

To address these challenges, the Lake District and Astatula Elementary's school leadership will need to identify and address the root causes of the school's lower academic performance. Strategies to improve attendance, provide targeted academic interventions, and support the school's socioeconomically diverse population may be crucial in driving progress and improving student outcomes.

Detail:

NOTE: this school is no longer listed as a functioning school by the National Center for Education Statistics. We continue to list this school on SchoolDigger for historical purposes.

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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

13925 Florida Ave
Astatula, FL 34705-9427

(352) 343-1334

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
1198^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,018

Students who attend Astatula Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tavares Middle School
High:	Tavares High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 656

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.4%

Hispanic:

34.6%

African American:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Astatula Elementary School ranks worse than 53.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.1. (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 (53.4%), Hispanic (34.6%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Astatula Elementary School is 15, which is the 7^th best among 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Astatula Elementary School employs 43.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Astatula Elementary School is $11,018, which is the 9^th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Astatula 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 Astatula Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	73.69	444^th	1688	73.7%
2007	66.84	622^nd	1786	65.2%
2008	73.78	440^th	1789	75.4%
2009	68.02	584^th	1847	68.4%
2010	59.28	835^th	1919	56.5%
2011	64.34	747^th	1985	62.4%
2012	65.36	685^th	1984	65.5%
2013	59.80	805^th	2029	60.3%
2014	51.75	994^th	2064	51.8%
2016	62.57	769^th	2087	63.2%
2017	62.52	775^th	2112	63.3%
2018	47.77	1114^th	2118	47.4%
2019	57.04	913^th	2182	58.2%
2021	47.80	1139^th	2247	49.3%
2022	44.84	1203^rd	2219	45.8%
2023	51.26	1071^st	2240	52.2%
2024	46.10	1198^th	2256	46.9%

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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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by a student
Sunday, July 24, 2011

I graduated from AES in 2003 and I beyond loved that school. It was a wonderful experience, and has great staff memebers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Astatula Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	424	13	2	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2001	479	11	3	96	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2002	533	18	5	116	2	n/a	n/a	0	674
2003	533	18	5	116	2	n/a	n/a	0	674
2004	567	14	5	113	5	n/a	n/a	0	704
2005	623	14	6	126	3	n/a	n/a	0	772
2006	631	17	7	152	2	n/a	n/a	0	809
2007	608	22	9	177	4	n/a	n/a	11	831
2008	558	31	8	165	0	n/a	n/a	17	779
2009	546	22	8	142	0	n/a	n/a	24	742
2010	482	17	8	125	0	n/a	n/a	53	685
2011	458	26	8	146	0	0	26	0	664
2012	404	25	5	151	3	0	30	0	618
2013	381	24	5	165	3	0	33	0	611
2014	379	26	5	179	5	0	23	0	617
2015	366	26	5	173	5	0	24	0	599
2016	391	31	8	168	5	0	21	0	624
2017	414	37	6	189	5	0	19	0	670
2018	397	34	6	184	5	0	18	0	644
2019	406	44	7	176	5	0	17	0	655
2020	394	49	6	176	4	0	16	0	645
2021	310	37	4	176	2	0	12	0	541
2022	357	43	5	212	6	1	21	0	645
2023	350	39	9	227	4	2	25	0	656

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 Astatula Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	528	30.0	17.6	41.7
2001	589	31.0	19.0	48.9
2002	674	37.0	18.2	47.8
2003	674	37.0	18.2	47.8
2004	704	42.0	16.8	43.2
2005	772	53.0	14.6	41.7
2006	809	56.0	14.4	40.8
2007	831	59.0	14.1	41.8
2008	779	54.0	14.4	40
2009	742	52.3	15.5	44.7
2010	685	45.0	15.2	54.4
2011	664	44.0	15.0	55.7
2012	618	41.0	15.0	58.9
2013	611	43.0	14.2	59.9
2014	617	40.0	15.4	61.3
2015	599	39.0	15.3	37.1
2016	624	42.0	14.8	64.1
2017	670	47.0	14.2	65.1
2018	644	44.0	14.6	63
2019	655	42.4	15.4	51
2020	645	43.2	14.9	46.4
2021	541	37.6	14.3	47.1
2022	645	43.6	14.7	54.3
2023	656	43.6	15.0	57.8

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 Astatula Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	528	30.0	17.6	41.7
2001	589	31.0	19.0	48.9
2002	674	37.0	18.2	47.8
2003	674	37.0	18.2	47.8
2004	704	42.0	16.8	43.2
2005	772	53.0	14.6	41.7
2006	809	56.0	14.4	40.8
2007	831	59.0	14.1	41.8
2008	779	54.0	14.4	40
2009	742	52.3	15.5	44.7
2010	685	45.0	15.2	54.4
2011	664	44.0	15.0	55.7
2012	618	41.0	15.0	58.9
2013	611	43.0	14.2	59.9
2014	617	40.0	15.4	61.3
2015	599	39.0	15.3	37.1
2016	624	42.0	14.8	64.1
2017	670	47.0	14.2	65.1
2018	644	44.0	14.6	63
2019	655	42.4	15.4	51
2020	645	43.2	14.9	46.4
2021	541	37.6	14.3	47.1
2022	645	43.6	14.7	54.3
2023	656	43.6	15.0	57.8

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 Astatula Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$594 (7.1%)	$7,721 (92.9%)	$8,315
2019	$700 (8.5%)	$7,580 (91.6%)	$8,279
2020	$654 (7.5%)	$8,032 (92.5%)	$8,687
2021	$1,601 (15.4%)	$8,808 (84.6%)	$10,408
2022	$2,695 (25.8%)	$7,755 (74.2%)	$10,450
2023	$2,071 (18.8%)	$8,948 (81.2%)	$11,018

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Astatula Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 913^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1071^st of 2240 Elementary schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Astatula Elementary School)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Astatula Elementary School)	59	44	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Astatula Elementary School)	62	47	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Astatula Elementary School)	61	55	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	61	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Astatula Elementary School)	61	56	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	59	52	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Astatula Elementary School)	65	48	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	57	46	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Astatula Elementary School)	53	57	4%
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	655	656	0.2%
African American	44	39	11.4%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	7	9	28.6%
Hispanic	176	227	29%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	406	350	13.8%
Two or More Races	17	25	47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51%	57.8%	6.8%

Schools Near Astatula 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
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
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
Zellwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3551 Washington St	Zellwood	32798	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2258	493	30	16.4	55.4%	111 (22.5%)	105 (21.3%)	250 (50.7%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.0%)	47.4	1162^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	48.5%		46.7	1169^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.8%	7	54.0	51.0	52.0				44.0	44.0	58.0				68.0						$12,095	$3,135	$8,960
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
Grassy Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Fosgate Rd	Minneola	34715	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 242-0313	1,209	75	16.1	29.4%	580 (48.0%)	139 (11.5%)	370 (30.6%)	57 (4.7%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	56 (4.6%)	67.5	689^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.5%		68.9	645^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.2%	44	62.0	65.0	60.0				72.0	67.0	55.0				55.0						$9,052	$840	$8,212
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 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
Minneola Conversion Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	320 E Pearl St	Minneola	34715	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 394-2600	1,717	106	16.1	32.8%	914 (53.2%)	116 (6.8%)	490 (28.5%)	80 (4.7%)	19 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	96 (5.6%)	71.8	599^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.4%		75.5	501^st of 2240 public elementary schools	77.6%	98	64.0	62.0	61.0	81.0	68.0	66.0	78.0	66.0	54.0	76.0	71.0	82.0	55.0	70.0	99.0			86.0	$9,095	$1,401	$7,694
Pinecrest Lakes Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	14012 Old Highway 50	Minneola	34711	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 223-4482	1,006	34	29.5	29.8%	484 (48.1%)	99 (9.8%)	316 (31.4%)	48 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.6%)	95.6	37^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%		93.5	78^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.5%	41	85.0	83.0	79.0	88.0	83.0	88.0	95.0	89.0	94.0	94.0	92.0		79.0		87.0	100.0	83.0	96.0	$9,010	$659	$8,350

Frequently Asked Questions about Astatula Elementary School

Is Astatula Elementary School a good school?

Astatula Elementary School ranks 1198^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Astatula Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Tavares Middle School
High : Tavares High School

How many students attend Astatula Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 656 students attended Astatula Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Astatula Elementary School?

Students at Astatula Elementary School are 53% White, 35% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Astatula Elementary School in?

Lake

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