Umatilla Elementary School

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Umatilla Elementary School ranks 1192 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Umatilla Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 660 students in grades PK-5 in Umatilla, Florida, which is part of the Lake District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces some challenges, including higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates and test scores that lag behind state averages in English Language Arts and Math.

Umatilla Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has risen significantly, from 10.1% in 2019-2020 to 29.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores, while generally on par with the district, fall behind the state averages across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 45% in 3rd grade ELA, 48% in 4th grade ELA, and 48% in 5th grade ELA, compared to state averages of 55%, 53%, and 55%, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 55.3% in 2022-2023, which could indicate a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Umatilla Elementary's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as Triangle Elementary and Eustis Heights Elementary, in certain test score metrics, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Round Lake Elementary and Pinecrest Academy Tavares. Additionally, Umatilla Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 582 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,192 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has not kept pace with improvements in other schools across the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

401 Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784

(352) 669-3181

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
1192^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,131

Students who attend Umatilla Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Umatilla Middle School
High:	Umatilla High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 660

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

18.6%

African American:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Umatilla Elementary School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.35. (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 (72.9%), Hispanic (18.6%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Umatilla Elementary School is 16.5. 22 elementary schools in the Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Umatilla Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Umatilla Elementary School is $10,131. 17 elementary schools in the Lake School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Umatilla 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 Umatilla Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	47.83	899^th	1688	46.7%
2007	66.57	626^th	1786	64.9%
2008	67.42	601^st	1789	66.4%
2009	73.25	459^th	1847	75.1%
2010	65.18	699^th	1919	63.6%
2011	58.97	864^th	1985	56.5%
2012	50.98	975^th	1984	50.9%
2013	60.40	788^th	2029	61.2%
2014	62.13	763^rd	2064	63.0%
2016	59.08	842^nd	2087	59.7%
2017	71.79	582^nd	2112	72.4%
2018	69.05	627^th	2118	70.4%
2019	55.25	958^th	2182	56.1%
2021	61.45	823^rd	2247	63.4%
2022	55.50	940^th	2219	57.6%
2023	42.96	1255^th	2240	44.0%
2024	46.35	1192^nd	2256	47.2%

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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 Umatilla Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	587	61	2	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	680
2002	571	49	0	49	5	n/a	n/a	0	674
2003	571	49	0	49	5	n/a	n/a	0	674
2004	589	47	0	73	7	n/a	n/a	0	716
2005	603	42	0	67	3	n/a	n/a	0	715
2006	665	42	3	83	3	n/a	n/a	0	796
2007	653	48	2	85	2	n/a	n/a	8	798
2008	650	43	3	84	2	n/a	n/a	12	794
2009	618	36	3	88	2	n/a	n/a	16	763
2010	587	33	5	115	3	n/a	n/a	12	755
2011	540	32	6	107	1	0	13	0	699
2012	524	32	6	104	0	0	8	0	674
2013	496	25	5	105	1	0	14	0	646
2014	503	23	4	112	0	0	12	0	654
2015	497	16	5	110	0	0	12	0	640
2016	499	17	3	104	0	0	21	0	644
2017	485	22	2	103	0	0	20	0	632
2018	476	22	2	113	2	0	20	0	635
2019	470	23	1	105	2	0	24	0	625
2020	462	20	1	108	0	0	20	0	611
2021	399	26	2	90	1	0	23	0	541
2022	426	23	2	115	1	0	21	0	588
2023	481	32	2	123	1	0	21	0	660

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 Umatilla Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	680	35.0	19.4	43.7
2002	674	36.0	18.7	47.6
2003	674	36.0	18.7	47.6
2004	716	43.0	16.7	48
2005	715	48.0	14.9	46
2006	796	53.0	15.0	47.4
2007	798	51.0	15.6	46.3
2008	794	50.0	15.9	47.3
2009	763	52.3	15.9	50.1
2010	755	47.0	16.0	58.5
2011	699	48.0	14.5	58.4
2012	674	45.0	14.9	61.9
2013	646	43.0	15.0	64.9
2014	654	41.0	15.9	65
2015	640	43.0	14.8	41.3
2016	644	44.0	14.6	99.7
2017	632	44.0	14.3	70.7
2018	635	42.0	15.1	71.2
2019	625	39.0	16.0	56.8
2020	611	41.0	14.9	48.1
2021	541	38.0	14.2	46.4
2022	588	41.0	14.3	49
2023	660	40.0	16.5	55.3

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 Umatilla Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	680	35.0	19.4	43.7
2002	674	36.0	18.7	47.6
2003	674	36.0	18.7	47.6
2004	716	43.0	16.7	48
2005	715	48.0	14.9	46
2006	796	53.0	15.0	47.4
2007	798	51.0	15.6	46.3
2008	794	50.0	15.9	47.3
2009	763	52.3	15.9	50.1
2010	755	47.0	16.0	58.5
2011	699	48.0	14.5	58.4
2012	674	45.0	14.9	61.9
2013	646	43.0	15.0	64.9
2014	654	41.0	15.9	65
2015	640	43.0	14.8	41.3
2016	644	44.0	14.6	99.7
2017	632	44.0	14.3	70.7
2018	635	42.0	15.1	71.2
2019	625	39.0	16.0	56.8
2020	611	41.0	14.9	48.1
2021	541	38.0	14.2	46.4
2022	588	41.0	14.3	49
2023	660	40.0	16.5	55.3

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 Umatilla Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$882 (10.5%)	$7,505 (89.5%)	$8,387
2019	$743 (8.7%)	$7,837 (91.3%)	$8,581
2020	$788 (8.5%)	$8,533 (91.6%)	$9,320
2021	$1,042 (10.2%)	$9,155 (89.8%)	$10,197
2022	$2,220 (20.5%)	$8,624 (79.5%)	$10,844
2023	$1,476 (14.6%)	$8,656 (85.4%)	$10,131

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Umatilla 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 958^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1255^th of 2240 Elementary schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Umatilla Elementary School)	56	47	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Umatilla Elementary School)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Umatilla Elementary School)	50	52	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Umatilla Elementary School)	60	72	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	61	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Umatilla Elementary School)	56	61	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	59	52	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Umatilla Elementary School)	77	54	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	57	46	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Umatilla Elementary School)	55	65	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	625	660	5.6%
African American	23	32	39.1%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	105	123	17.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	470	481	2.3%
Two or More Races	24	21	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.8%	55.3%	1.5%

Schools Near Umatilla 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
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
Altoona School	Public, Charter	K-5	42630 State Road 19	Altoona	32702	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 669-3444	292	16	18.2	99.7%	235 (80.5%)	2 (0.7%)	43 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	70.8	620^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.5%		72.8	563^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	74.9%	57	65.0	49.0	66.0				76.0	68.0	70.0				57.0						$9,059	$1,514	$7,545
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
Spring Creek Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	44440 Spring Creek Rd	Paisley	32767	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 669-3275	630	41	15.3	99.8%	510 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	33.9	1517^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.8%		35.6	1453^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.1%	64	51.0	47.0	24.0	43.0	31.0	42.0	53.0	57.0	38.0	36.0	27.0	65.0	54.0	37.0	85.0			46.0	$10,551	$2,078	$8,473
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Umatilla Elementary School

What district is Umatilla Elementary School in?

Lake

What is the racial makeup of Umatilla Elementary School?

Students at Umatilla Elementary School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is Umatilla Elementary School a good school?

Umatilla Elementary School ranks 1192^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Umatilla Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 660 students attended Umatilla Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Umatilla Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Umatilla Middle School
High : Umatilla High School

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