Grassy Lake Elementary School

Q: Is Grassy Lake Elementary School a good school?

Grassy Lake Elementary School ranks 689 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grassy Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minneola, Florida, serving 1,209 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in the state, Grassy Lake Elementary consistently outperforms the district and Florida in academic performance.

Grassy Lake Elementary's 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 62% in 2023-2024, compared to 52% for the Lake District and 55% for Florida. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was also higher at 55%, versus 52% for the district and 53% for the state. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.5% in 2019-2020 to 22.1% in 2022-2023, which is an area that needs improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Grassy Lake Elementary outperforms many in academic achievement, such as Groveland Elementary, which had a 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate of only 29% in 2023-2024. However, Grassy Lake's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than some other local schools, like Imagine Schools At South Lake, which had a 0.1% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023. Overall, Grassy Lake Elementary is a high-performing school within the Lake District, with a focus on maintaining a low student-teacher ratio and strong academic achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1100 Fosgate Rd
Minneola, FL 34715

(352) 242-0313

District: Lake

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,052

Students who attend Grassy Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Ridge Middle School
High:	Lake Minneola High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,209

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

Hispanic:

30.6%

African American:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grassy Lake Elementary School ranks better than 69.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.51. (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 (48%), Hispanic (30.6%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grassy Lake Elementary School is 16.1. 20 elementary schools in the Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Grassy Lake Elementary School employs 75 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grassy Lake Elementary School is $9,052. 23 elementary schools in the Lake School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Grassy Lake 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 Grassy Lake Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	68.89	604^th	1919	68.5%
2011	70.30	586^th	1985	70.5%
2012	70.45	569^th	1984	71.3%
2013	77.87	393^rd	2029	80.6%
2014	71.05	551^st	2064	73.3%
2016	71.26	578^th	2087	72.3%
2017	78.00	428^th	2112	79.7%
2018	71.93	563^rd	2118	73.4%
2019	72.82	571^st	2182	73.8%
2021	69.41	649^th	2247	71.1%
2022	64.64	749^th	2219	66.2%
2023	68.87	645^th	2240	71.2%
2024	67.51	689^th	2256	69.5%

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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 Grassy Lake Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	582	99	49	165	22	n/a	n/a	37	954
2009	628	94	40	178	21	n/a	n/a	48	1009
2010	593	85	47	219	26	n/a	n/a	41	1011
2011	588	82	55	222	21	0	46	0	1014
2012	582	103	58	205	20	0	39	0	1007
2013	539	102	53	214	21	0	37	0	966
2014	529	104	56	250	16	0	32	0	987
2015	528	109	55	243	25	1	41	0	1002
2016	502	113	46	276	27	1	58	0	1023
2017	513	117	46	272	22	1	57	0	1028
2018	493	84	40	305	15	3	48	0	988
2019	524	112	44	326	13	3	46	0	1068
2020	566	127	49	334	9	4	45	0	1134
2021	476	112	52	305	5	4	40	0	994
2022	561	149	62	373	4	4	52	0	1205
2023	580	139	57	370	4	3	56	0	1209

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 Grassy Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	954	59.0	16.2	38.7
2009	1009	68.6	16.0	41.3
2010	1011	64.0	15.8	46.3
2011	1014	67.5	15.0	47.6
2012	1007	65.0	15.4	47.9
2013	966	64.0	15.0	48.1
2014	987	64.0	15.4	48.3
2015	1002	62.0	16.1	25.8
2016	1023	67.0	15.2	49.6
2017	1028	67.0	15.3	49.1
2018	988	66.0	14.9	44.7
2019	1068	60.0	17.8	35.3
2020	1134	68.0	16.6	28.2
2021	994	61.0	16.2	28.2
2022	1205	73.0	16.5	28.1
2023	1209	75.0	16.1	29.4

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 Grassy Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	954	59.0	16.2	38.7
2009	1009	68.6	16.0	41.3
2010	1011	64.0	15.8	46.3
2011	1014	67.5	15.0	47.6
2012	1007	65.0	15.4	47.9
2013	966	64.0	15.0	48.1
2014	987	64.0	15.4	48.3
2015	1002	62.0	16.1	25.8
2016	1023	67.0	15.2	49.6
2017	1028	67.0	15.3	49.1
2018	988	66.0	14.9	44.7
2019	1068	60.0	17.8	35.3
2020	1134	68.0	16.6	28.2
2021	994	61.0	16.2	28.2
2022	1205	73.0	16.5	28.1
2023	1209	75.0	16.1	29.4

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 Grassy Lake Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$312 (4.4%)	$6,848 (95.6%)	$7,160
2019	$406 (5.9%)	$6,520 (94.1%)	$6,927
2020	$308 (4.2%)	$6,978 (95.8%)	$7,286
2021	$532 (6.4%)	$7,776 (93.6%)	$8,308
2022	$1,451 (17.6%)	$6,771 (82.3%)	$8,223
2023	$840 (9.3%)	$8,212 (90.7%)	$9,052

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grassy Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 571^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 645^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grassy Lake Elementary School)	72	63	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grassy Lake Elementary School)	69	69
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grassy Lake Elementary School)	65	65
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grassy Lake Elementary School)	66	66
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	61	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grassy Lake Elementary School)	71	65	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	59	52	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grassy Lake Elementary School)	68	44	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	57	46	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Grassy Lake Elementary School)	67	52	15%
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	1068	1209	13.2%
African American	112	139	24.1%
American Indian	13	4	69.2%
Asian	44	57	29.5%
Hispanic	326	370	13.5%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	524	580	10.7%
Two or More Races	46	56	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	29.4%	5.9%

Schools Near Grassy Lake 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
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
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
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
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
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
Oakland Avenue Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	456 E Oakland Ave	Oakland	34760	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 877-2039	537	37	14.5	22.5%	340 (63.3%)	22 (4.1%)	115 (21.4%)	20 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (6.9%)	87	256^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.7%		71.7	592^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.6%	336	71.0	78.0	74.0				74.0	82.0	65.0				93.0						$10,189	$00	$10,189
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
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
Tildenville Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1221 Brick Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 877-5054	613	38	16.1	35.1%	204 (33.3%)	85 (13.9%)	298 (48.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.3%)	73.1	570^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.7%		75.7	487^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.3%	83	64.0	59.0	68.0				65.0	65.0	70.0				72.0						$10,011	$1,276	$8,734

Frequently Asked Questions about Grassy Lake Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Grassy Lake Elementary School?

Students at Grassy Lake Elementary School are 48% White, 31% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Grassy Lake Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Grassy Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Ridge Middle School
High : Lake Minneola High School

What district is Grassy Lake Elementary School in?

Lake

How many students attend Grassy Lake Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,209 students attended Grassy Lake Elementary School.

Is Grassy Lake Elementary School a good school?

Grassy Lake Elementary School ranks 689^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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