Pine Ridge Elementary School

Q: Is Pine Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks 777 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pine Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Clermont, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 773. 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.

While Pine Ridge Elementary School consistently outperforms the Lake District and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, it is interesting to note that some of the nearby schools, such as Pinecrest Lakes Academy and Imagine Schools At South Lake, have even higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, Pine Ridge Elementary School has a higher percentage of White students (61.97%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. This could be an area of focus for the school to ensure that it is providing an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.

Another notable finding is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism at Pine Ridge Elementary School, rising from 6.9% in 2019-2020 to 21.6% in 2022-2023. This is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation, as high chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. The school should explore the underlying causes and implement strategies to address this issue. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Pine Ridge Elementary School compared to some of the nearby schools could be an indication of the school's investment in resources and support for its students, but it would be important to analyze how these funds are being utilized and whether they are directly contributing to improved student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10245 County Road 561
Clermont, FL 34711

(352) 242-2223

District: Lake

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,387

Students who attend Pine Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gray Middle School
High:	South Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 773

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.0%

Hispanic:

22.3%

African American:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.78. (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 (62%), Hispanic (22.3%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 15^th best among 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Pine Ridge Elementary School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Ridge Elementary School is $10,387, which is the 14^th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	47.14	917^th	1688	45.7%
2007	31.30	1288^th	1786	27.9%
2008	52.83	882^nd	1789	50.7%
2009	49.95	983^rd	1847	46.8%
2010	55.93	907^th	1919	52.7%
2011	62.84	783^rd	1985	60.6%
2012	70.76	561^st	1984	71.7%
2013	68.63	609^th	2029	70.0%
2014	67.41	646^th	2064	68.7%
2016	72.49	553^rd	2087	73.5%
2017	77.35	441^st	2112	79.1%
2018	81.32	370^th	2118	82.5%
2019	84.18	308^th	2182	85.9%
2021	70.71	627^th	2247	72.1%
2022	52.53	1007^th	2219	54.6%
2023	61.15	814^th	2240	63.7%
2024	63.78	777^th	2256	65.6%

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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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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, April 7, 2014

My children have done great at Pine Ridge. The teachers my kids have had are wonderful. The new principal is doing a good job. The only negative I have this year is that the younger kids playground is not covered. Overall, it's one of the better schools in Clermont. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pine Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	702	58	8	200	4	n/a	n/a	0	972
2005	843	101	13	306	3	n/a	n/a	0	1266
2006	771	113	11	395	7	n/a	n/a	0	1297
2007	738	98	19	358	10	n/a	n/a	50	1273
2008	617	48	19	116	4	n/a	n/a	20	824
2009	599	46	20	115	5	n/a	n/a	20	805
2010	534	37	14	148	8	n/a	n/a	44	785
2011	537	42	16	170	8	0	33	0	806
2012	593	40	25	154	5	0	37	0	854
2013	567	48	28	139	3	0	35	0	820
2014	611	57	22	135	6	0	32	0	863
2015	591	63	22	142	4	0	28	0	850
2016	595	72	18	157	7	0	27	0	876
2017	618	67	19	121	5	2	23	0	855
2018	568	80	26	148	5	1	26	0	854
2019	571	61	22	120	4	3	23	0	804
2020	597	70	25	94	6	2	41	0	835
2021	477	52	15	102	3	3	32	0	684
2022	523	62	16	148	6	5	39	0	799
2023	479	52	14	172	5	3	48	0	773

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 Pine Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	972	49.0	19.8	33.3
2005	1266	80.0	15.8	38.6
2006	1297	87.0	14.9	45.3
2007	1273	93.0	13.7	43.8
2008	824	52.0	15.8	27.1
2009	805	59.9	14.6	33.2
2010	785	51.0	15.3	40.9
2011	806	55.0	14.6	41.6
2012	854	57.0	14.9	46.1
2013	820	58.0	14.1	46
2014	863	56.0	15.4	45.7
2015	850	56.0	15.1	24
2016	876	61.0	14.3	49.4
2017	855	60.0	14.2	46.3
2018	854	57.0	14.9	46.7
2019	804	57.0	14.1	35.1
2020	835	55.0	15.1	28.9
2021	684	51.0	13.4	29.8
2022	799	56.0	14.2	33.2
2023	773	49.0	15.7	36.7

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 Pine Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	972	49.0	19.8	33.3
2005	1266	80.0	15.8	38.6
2006	1297	87.0	14.9	45.3
2007	1273	93.0	13.7	43.8
2008	824	52.0	15.8	27.1
2009	805	59.9	14.6	33.2
2010	785	51.0	15.3	40.9
2011	806	55.0	14.6	41.6
2012	854	57.0	14.9	46.1
2013	820	58.0	14.1	46
2014	863	56.0	15.4	45.7
2015	850	56.0	15.1	24
2016	876	61.0	14.3	49.4
2017	855	60.0	14.2	46.3
2018	854	57.0	14.9	46.7
2019	804	57.0	14.1	35.1
2020	835	55.0	15.1	28.9
2021	684	51.0	13.4	29.8
2022	799	56.0	14.2	33.2
2023	773	49.0	15.7	36.7

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 Pine Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$372 (4.9%)	$7,281 (95.1%)	$7,653
2019	$461 (5.5%)	$7,925 (94.5%)	$8,386
2020	$351 (4.3%)	$7,743 (95.7%)	$8,093
2021	$436 (4.7%)	$8,759 (95.3%)	$9,195
2022	$1,698 (17.9%)	$7,803 (82.1%)	$9,501
2023	$1,182 (11.4%)	$9,206 (88.6%)	$10,387

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Ridge 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 308^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 814^th of 2240 Elementary schools	22.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	76	53	23%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	77	54	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	75	57	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	81	60	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	61	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	70	50	20%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	59	52	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	78	55	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	57	46	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	70	60	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	804	773	3.9%
African American	61	52	14.8%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	22	14	36.4%
Hispanic	120	172	43.3%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	571	479	16.1%
Two or More Races	23	48	108.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.1%	36.7%	1.7%

Schools Near Pine Ridge 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
Pine Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10245 County Road 561	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 242-2223	773	49	15.7	36.7%	479 (62.0%)	52 (6.7%)	172 (22.3%)	14 (1.8%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (6.2%)	63.8	777^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.6%		61.2	814^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.7%	37	62.0	43.0	55.0				70.0	65.0	62.0				67.0						$10,387	$1,182	$9,206
Lost Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Johns Lake Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 243-2433	1,143	61	18.7	30.3%	472 (41.3%)	145 (12.7%)	395 (34.6%)	60 (5.2%)	8 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	59 (5.2%)	69.1	658^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.8%		76.8	469^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.1%	189	66.0	60.0	54.0				71.0	73.0	57.0				61.0						$8,350	$849	$7,502
Cypress Ridge Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	350 East Ave	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 394-6633	593	38	15.8	19.9%	361 (60.9%)	44 (7.4%)	126 (21.2%)	12 (2.0%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.1%)	84.5	308^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.3%		90.1	168^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.5%	140	72.0	80.0	63.0				73.0	90.0	70.0				70.0						$9,556	$1,054	$8,502
Imagine Schools At South Lake	Public, Charter	K-8	2750 Hartwood Marsh Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 243-2960	1,053	70	15.0	22.7%	666 (63.2%)	83 (7.9%)	226 (21.5%)	28 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	40 (3.8%)	84.5	309^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.3%		85.2	282^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	87.4%	27	71.0	57.0	76.0	79.0	78.0	73.0	84.0	73.0	72.0	91.0	88.0	78.0	71.0	78.0	91.0			92.0	$8,917	$1,349	$7,569
Groveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	930 Parkwood Ave	Groveland	34736	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 429-2472	744	48	15.5	63.0%	174 (23.4%)	182 (24.5%)	325 (43.7%)	17 (2.3%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	37 (5.0%)	15.2	2030^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.0%		17.3	1975^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.8%	55	29.0	38.0	37.0				33.0	40.0	32.0				34.0						$11,172	$2,356	$8,816
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
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
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
Mascotte Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	460 Midway Ave	Mascotte	34753	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 429-2294	855	59	14.4	61.8%	263 (30.8%)	102 (11.9%)	454 (53.1%)	12 (1.4%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)	51.3	1064^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.8%		50	1097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.0%	33	54.0	47.0	46.0				65.0	55.0	61.0				54.0						$11,216	$2,511	$8,705
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16325 Superior Blvd	Clermont	34714	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 243-6110	735	46	15.9	41.6%	257 (35.0%)	106 (14.4%)	322 (43.8%)	12 (1.6%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.8%)	44.9	1219^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.0%		37.3	1406^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.2%	187	47.0	46.0	50.0				49.0	57.0	54.0				56.0						$10,214	$1,156	$9,059

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Ridge Elementary School

Is Pine Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks 777^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pine Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Pine Ridge Elementary School are 62% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Pine Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pine Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gray Middle School
High : South Lake High School

How many students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 773 students attended Pine Ridge Elementary School.

What district is Pine Ridge Elementary School in?

Lake

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