Chaires Elementary School

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Chaires Elementary School ranks 1108 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chaires Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 479 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chaires Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (55.95%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. The school has also experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% to 23.1% in recent years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Chaires Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Leon District and Florida state averages, with proficiency rates often falling below 60%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.94% to 42.17% in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools like Kate Sullivan Elementary, The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville, and Buck Lake Elementary, Chaires Elementary's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch. Chaires Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 594 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,108 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. Despite the higher per-student spending at Chaires Elementary, the school's academic performance lags behind the nearby schools, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4774 Chaires Cross Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317

(850) 488-5977

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
1108^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,814

Students who attend Chaires Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Swift Creek Middle School
High:	Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

African American:

26.7%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chaires Elementary School ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.19. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (55.9%), African American (26.7%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chaires Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 13^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Chaires Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chaires Elementary School is $11,814, which is the 9^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Leon School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chaires Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chaires Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	66.41	573^rd	1688	66.1%
2007	66.15	636^th	1786	64.4%
2008	52.68	889^th	1789	50.3%
2009	65.36	656^th	1847	64.5%
2010	69.53	590^th	1919	69.3%
2011	57.07	907^th	1985	54.3%
2012	56.61	862^nd	1984	56.6%
2013	59.49	809^th	2029	60.1%
2014	69.30	594^th	2064	71.2%
2016	58.86	855^th	2087	59.0%
2017	68.69	641^st	2112	69.6%
2018	54.89	914^th	2118	56.8%
2019	41.01	1294^th	2182	40.7%
2021	59.83	864^th	2247	61.5%
2022	61.18	814^th	2219	63.3%
2023	62.12	792^nd	2240	64.6%
2024	49.19	1108^th	2256	50.9%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, August 4, 2014

Chaires has been a great place for my daughter and son. My son was in the 3 yr old ESE class and the VPK class. His teachers and teachers aides were outstanding. They cared for him so much and were always willing to have discussions with me about my concerns and desires. My daughter started in the kindergarten class and had a rough time adjusting to the expectations. Her teacher couldn't have been more understanding and supportive! The teacher communicated with us regularly and helped us with strategies to help my daughter. Her teacher even went to the principal to get approval for some modifications to ease my daughter's anxiety.

My only complaint is that their afterschool provider doesn't accept kids until they are in kindergarten which caused us some scheduling headaches for 2 years. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Chaires is an awesome school. My child has been enrolled in Chaires since Kindergarten and now he is in 5th Grade. He loves it and I do to. All of the teachers that he has had has been awesome. Loved every last one of his previous teachers and I hope this year, I'll love this one too. Keep up the Great work, Chaires!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Chaires Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	369	276	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
1989	471	301	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	780
1990	471	242	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
1991	514	254	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
1992	535	248	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
1993	514	267	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1994	545	268	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
1995	604	274	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	895
1996	604	274	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	895
1997	580	283	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	874
1998	604	308	2	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	928
1999	631	324	4	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	973
2000	607	324	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	943
2001	601	343	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	955
2002	438	267	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	722
2003	438	267	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	722
2004	425	234	4	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	674
2005	407	246	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	669
2006	437	277	12	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	741
2007	426	260	8	12	5	n/a	n/a	38	749
2008	433	267	9	25	4	n/a	n/a	33	771
2009	325	192	4	20	1	n/a	n/a	30	572
2010	308	196	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	27	555
2011	279	176	3	24	0	0	22	0	504
2012	264	157	2	21	2	0	21	0	467
2013	253	139	1	21	4	0	19	0	437
2014	244	149	0	24	3	0	24	0	444
2015	272	165	2	22	2	0	23	0	486
2016	258	150	2	18	1	0	26	0	455
2017	303	171	2	18	1	0	14	0	509
2018	329	165	4	17	0	0	12	0	527
2019	315	169	4	20	0	0	10	0	518
2020	310	151	3	29	0	0	22	0	515
2021	276	137	1	33	0	0	26	0	473
2022	266	123	2	26	0	0	33	0	450
2023	268	128	3	40	0	0	40	0	479

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 Chaires Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	651	36.0	18.0	36.9
1989	780	42.0	18.5	31.5
1990	724	48.0	15.0	31.2
1991	783	44.0	17.7	34.1
1992	798	43.0	18.5	26.1
1993	789	46.0	17.2	24.8
1994	821	43.0	19.1	25.9
1995	895	51.0	17.5	19.8
1996	895	51.0	17.5	19.8
1997	874	50.0	17.5	22.3
1998	928	53.0	17.5	24.9
1999	973	55.0	17.7	34.3
2000	943	57.0	16.5	36.1
2001	955	57.0	16.8	35
2002	722	38.0	19.0	38.8
2003	722	38.0	19.0	38.8
2004	674	42.0	16.0	35.9
2005	669	43.0	15.6	44.1
2006	741	50.0	14.8	33.1
2007	749	52.0	14.4	33.2
2008	771	55.5	13.9	25.7
2009	572	46.6	14.1	38.2
2010	555	39.5	14.0	42
2011	504	35.0	14.4	44.8
2012	467	33.0	14.1	45.4
2013	437	32.0	13.6	44.9
2014	444	34.0	13.0	53.6
2015	486	35.0	13.8	57.6
2016	455	34.0	13.3	44
2017	509	33.0	15.4	44.4
2018	527	37.0	14.2	47.6
2019	518	37.0	14.0	43.2
2020	515	39.0	13.2	40.8
2021	473	37.0	12.7	35.9
2022	450	35.0	12.8	42
2023	479	33.0	14.5	42.2

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 Chaires Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	651	36.0	18.0	36.9
1989	780	42.0	18.5	31.5
1990	724	48.0	15.0	31.2
1991	783	44.0	17.7	34.1
1992	798	43.0	18.5	26.1
1993	789	46.0	17.2	24.8
1994	821	43.0	19.1	25.9
1995	895	51.0	17.5	19.8
1996	895	51.0	17.5	19.8
1997	874	50.0	17.5	22.3
1998	928	53.0	17.5	24.9
1999	973	55.0	17.7	34.3
2000	943	57.0	16.5	36.1
2001	955	57.0	16.8	35
2002	722	38.0	19.0	38.8
2003	722	38.0	19.0	38.8
2004	674	42.0	16.0	35.9
2005	669	43.0	15.6	44.1
2006	741	50.0	14.8	33.1
2007	749	52.0	14.4	33.2
2008	771	55.5	13.9	25.7
2009	572	46.6	14.1	38.2
2010	555	39.5	14.0	42
2011	504	35.0	14.4	44.8
2012	467	33.0	14.1	45.4
2013	437	32.0	13.6	44.9
2014	444	34.0	13.0	53.6
2015	486	35.0	13.8	57.6
2016	455	34.0	13.3	44
2017	509	33.0	15.4	44.4
2018	527	37.0	14.2	47.6
2019	518	37.0	14.0	43.2
2020	515	39.0	13.2	40.8
2021	473	37.0	12.7	35.9
2022	450	35.0	12.8	42
2023	479	33.0	14.5	42.2

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 Chaires Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$840 (9.2%)	$8,268 (90.8%)	$9,108
2019	$1,153 (12.1%)	$8,414 (87.9%)	$9,567
2020	$1,085 (11.1%)	$8,669 (88.9%)	$9,754
2021	$1,503 (14.6%)	$8,824 (85.4%)	$10,327
2022	$2,059 (17.7%)	$9,562 (82.3%)	$11,621
2023	$1,679 (14.2%)	$10,135 (85.8%)	$11,814

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chaires 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 1294^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 792^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	23.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chaires Elementary School)	60	60
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	61	54	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chaires Elementary School)	48	64	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon)	63	57	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chaires Elementary School)	45	43	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	57	54	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chaires Elementary School)	54	62	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	66	58	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chaires Elementary School)	48	61	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chaires Elementary School)	63	61	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	61	48	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Chaires Elementary School)	52	58	6%
5th Grade Science (Leon)	54	50	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	518	479	7.5%
African American	169	128	24.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	20	40	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	315	268	14.9%
Two or More Races	10	40	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.2%	42.2%	1.1%

Schools Near Chaires 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chaires Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4774 Chaires Cross Rd	Tallahassee	32317	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-5977	479	33	14.5	42.2%	268 (55.9%)	128 (26.7%)	40 (8.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.4%)	49.2	1108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.9%		62.1	792^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	64.6%	316	51.0	50.0	46.0				45.0	70.0	58.0				56.0				$11,814	$1,679	$10,135
Buck Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Pedrick Rd	Tallahassee	32317	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-6133	730	46	15.8	15.1%	442 (60.5%)	99 (13.6%)	56 (7.7%)	89 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.0%)	78.5	446^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.2%		86	269^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.0%	177	71.0	74.0	67.0				65.0	65.0	77.0				63.0				$10,142	$1,168	$8,974
Renaissance Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4351 Mahan Dr	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 391-5259	319	17	18.7	83.1%	24 (7.5%)	255 (79.9%)	20 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	9.1	2169^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.9%		14.7	2036^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.1%	133	31.0	29.0	33.0	29.0	43.0	54.0	31.0	25.0	11.0	33.0	27.0	50.0	28.0	36.0	85.0	53.0	$15,004	$2,093	$12,910
Apalachee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 Trojan Trl	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7110	544	33	16.5	72.4%	30 (5.5%)	417 (76.7%)	45 (8.3%)	16 (2.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.1%)	18.5	1945^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.8%		19.4	1915^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.5%	30	38.0	45.0	32.0				47.0	49.0	20.0				21.0				$10,770	$2,347	$8,423
W T Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1706 Dempsey Mayo Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 877-6158	579	37	15.8	41.6%	206 (35.6%)	251 (43.4%)	53 (9.2%)	29 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.9%)	60	862^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	61.8%		50.9	1076^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.0%	214	66.0	50.0	60.0				62.0	51.0	60.0				61.0				$9,584	$1,115	$8,471
J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Orange Ave E	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 414-5610	657	48	13.6	47.2%	157 (23.9%)	317 (48.2%)	96 (14.6%)	47 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.9%)	26.9	1713^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.1%		30.6	1599^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.6%	114	51.0	43.0	37.0				50.0	46.0	35.0				35.0				$10,823	$1,448	$9,374
Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5777 Pimlico Dr	Tallahassee	32309	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-0923	870	57	15.2	23.3%	619 (71.1%)	130 (14.9%)	69 (7.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	81.1	376^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.3%		83.7	320^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.7%	56	67.0	78.0	67.0				67.0	84.0	65.0				74.0				$10,286	$1,268	$9,018
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1414 Chowkeebin Nene	Tallahassee	32301	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7322	309	27	11.4	70.6%	24 (7.8%)	237 (76.7%)	22 (7.1%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.8%)	21.3	1873^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.0%		15.2	2022^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	9.7%	149	34.0	40.0	23.0				57.0	50.0	27.0				13.0				$14,850	$2,919	$11,932
Kate Sullivan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	927 Miccosukee Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-1216	759	45	16.8	41.0%	226 (29.8%)	318 (41.9%)	64 (8.4%)	90 (11.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.9%)	60.5	850^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.3%		56.3	939^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.1%	89	56.0	57.0	63.0				60.0	57.0	53.0				68.0				$9,372	$1,206	$8,166
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville	Public, Charter	K-8	3208 Thomasville Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 386-6566	457	41	11.1	9.0%	297 (65.0%)	77 (16.8%)	43 (9.4%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.1%)	64.2	770^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.9%		74	526^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.5%	244	76.0	57.0	60.0	69.0	68.0	60.0	65.0	53.0	49.0	72.0	72.0	77.0	58.0	69.0	94.0	89.0	$8,424	$1,667	$6,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaires Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Chaires Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Swift Creek Middle School
High : Lincoln High School

How many students attend Chaires Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Chaires Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chaires Elementary School?

Students at Chaires Elementary School are 56% White, 27% African American, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Is Chaires Elementary School a good school?

Chaires Elementary School ranks 1108^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Chaires Elementary School in?

Leon

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