Buck Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Buck Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 730 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.

Buck Lake Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with strong academic performance that exceeds the Leon District and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and 5th grade Science are significantly higher than nearby schools like Roberts Elementary, The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville, and Chaires Elementary. Buck Lake also has a relatively diverse student population and low chronic absenteeism rates, contributing to its academic success.

Factors that may contribute to Buck Lake Elementary's performance include higher spending per student ($10,142 in 2022-2023), a low student-teacher ratio of 15.8, and a relatively affluent student population with only 15.07% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like Frank Hartsfield Elementary and Governor's Charter School have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students and lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1600 Pedrick Rd
       Tallahassee, FL  32317


(850) 488-6133

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
446th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,142 Help


Students who attend Buck Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Swift Creek Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  730

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
African American:
13.6%
Asian:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buck Lake Elementary School ranks better than 80.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.49. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Buck Lake Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), African American (13.6%), Asian (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buck Lake Elementary School is 15.8. 16 elementary schools in the Leon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buck Lake Elementary School is $10,142. 17 elementary schools in the Leon School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Leon:

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


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Rank History for Buck Lake Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.19 156th 1688 90.8%
2007 89.66 115th 1786 93.6%
2008 88.32 137th 1789 92.3%
2009 87.76 147th 1847 92.0%
2010 88.71 128th 1919 93.3%
2011 87.86 159th 1985 92.0%
2012 90.43 126th 1984 93.6%
2013 90.68 133rd 2029 93.4%
2014 92.77 78th 2064 96.2%
2016 94.46 56th 2087 97.3%
2017 92.96 77th 2112 96.4%
2018 90.46 142nd 2118 93.3%
2019 89.29 172nd 2182 92.1%
2021 88.71 224th 2247 90.0%
2022 91.22 145th 2219 93.5%
2023 85.96 269th 2240 88.0%
2024 78.49 446th 2256 80.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, August 28, 2011

Open Quote We just transferred our kids in, and we love the school so far. The staff are consistently friendly, engaged, and professional; safety is clearly a major focus; the campus feels friendly and cheerful; the school seems to be very organized administratively; and our kids are happy to go there each morning. The school year is new but I know for a fact that the academics are very strong at this school, so we are looking forward to a year of good progress. We couldn't be happier! Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, July 11, 2009

Open Quote I went to this school from K to 5. It was the most amazing elementary school in the county. After moving to Atlanta, I went looking at various elementary school for younger siblings. I was shocked that not every school had the art and music time that Buck Lake offered. The teachers I had were all so creative with the ways they taught. I was inspired to learn and work hard. Even now, I have my teachers at Buck Lake to thank for my dedication for school. Your first years of school set up how you will view school for the rest of your life and I think Buck Lake's ways of working hit the mark. Other elementary schools I've visited just don't compare. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buck Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 295 82 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1991 410 89 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 488 110 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1993 526 119 12 17 1 n/a n/a 0 675
1994 567 121 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 715
1995 622 129 23 18 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1996 622 129 23 18 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1997 638 126 21 18 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1998 628 134 19 16 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1999 655 136 27 16 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2000 660 169 30 20 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2001 666 171 34 17 1 n/a n/a 0 889
2002 581 108 40 15 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2003 581 108 40 15 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2004 635 103 36 20 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2005 663 101 43 15 1 n/a n/a 0 823
2006 661 97 64 18 3 n/a n/a 0 843
2007 641 106 72 18 2 n/a n/a 30 869
2008 606 93 71 24 4 n/a n/a 35 833
2009 556 70 80 21 3 n/a n/a 31 761
2010 520 82 93 34 2 n/a n/a 36 767
2011 523 69 101 35 2 0 30 0 760
2012 487 68 114 35 1 1 26 0 732
2013 462 77 108 37 0 1 31 0 716
2014 462 73 110 35 0 1 30 0 711
2015 438 72 104 42 0 1 31 0 688
2016 427 66 96 47 0 1 32 0 669
2017 437 74 99 44 0 0 38 0 692
2018 485 86 102 50 2 0 36 0 761
2019 437 96 95 58 1 0 31 0 718
2020 480 92 90 59 0 0 46 0 767
2021 434 95 74 59 0 1 51 0 714
2022 453 89 75 51 0 0 49 0 717
2023 442 99 89 56 0 0 44 0 730

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 Buck Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 384 25.0 15.3 11.2
1991 518 28.0 18.5 13.5
1992 618 30.0 20.6 10.5
1993 675 32.0 21.1 11.7
1994 715 38.0 18.8 10.6
1995 793 45.0 17.6 8.6
1996 793 45.0 17.6 8.6
1997 803 48.0 16.7 5.4
1998 797 51.0 15.6 6.6
1999 834 52.0 16.0 10.4
2000 879 53.0 16.6 11.7
2001 889 55.0 16.2 9.7
2002 744 43.0 17.3 9.1
2003 744 43.0 17.3 9.1
2004 795 48.0 16.6 8.7
2005 823 50.0 16.5 10
2006 843 55.0 15.3 9.1
2007 869 54.0 16.1 9.5
2008 833 57.0 14.6 7.8
2009 761 57.5 15.2 8.1
2010 767 49.5 15.4 6.6
2011 760 50.5 15.0 7.2
2012 732 51.0 14.3 9.2
2013 716 48.0 14.9 9.8
2014 711 49.0 14.5 12
2015 688 44.0 15.6 13.2
2016 669 42.0 15.9 11.8
2017 692 42.0 16.4 14.5
2018 761 46.0 16.5 14.6
2019 718 45.0 15.9 14.9
2020 767 47.0 16.3 13.6
2021 714 46.5 15.3 10.9
2022 717 47.0 15.2 12.6
2023 730 46.0 15.8 15.1

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 Buck Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 384 25.0 15.3 11.2
1991 518 28.0 18.5 13.5
1992 618 30.0 20.6 10.5
1993 675 32.0 21.1 11.7
1994 715 38.0 18.8 10.6
1995 793 45.0 17.6 8.6
1996 793 45.0 17.6 8.6
1997 803 48.0 16.7 5.4
1998 797 51.0 15.6 6.6
1999 834 52.0 16.0 10.4
2000 879 53.0 16.6 11.7
2001 889 55.0 16.2 9.7
2002 744 43.0 17.3 9.1
2003 744 43.0 17.3 9.1
2004 795 48.0 16.6 8.7
2005 823 50.0 16.5 10
2006 843 55.0 15.3 9.1
2007 869 54.0 16.1 9.5
2008 833 57.0 14.6 7.8
2009 761 57.5 15.2 8.1
2010 767 49.5 15.4 6.6
2011 760 50.5 15.0 7.2
2012 732 51.0 14.3 9.2
2013 716 48.0 14.9 9.8
2014 711 49.0 14.5 12
2015 688 44.0 15.6 13.2
2016 669 42.0 15.9 11.8
2017 692 42.0 16.4 14.5
2018 761 46.0 16.5 14.6
2019 718 45.0 15.9 14.9
2020 767 47.0 16.3 13.6
2021 714 46.5 15.3 10.9
2022 717 47.0 15.2 12.6
2023 730 46.0 15.8 15.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buck Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $372 (4.9%) $7,159 (95.1%) $7,531
2019 $355 (4.4%) $7,761 (95.6%) $8,116
2020 $340 (4.2%) $7,683 (95.8%) $8,022
2021 $584 (6.8%) $8,031 (93.2%) $8,615
2022 $1,019 (11.1%) $8,158 (88.9%) $9,178
2023 $1,168 (11.5%) $8,974 (88.5%) $10,142

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buck Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 269th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buck Lake Elementary School)8180
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leon)6154
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buck Lake Elementary School)7976
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon)6357
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buck Lake Elementary School)7879
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5754
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buck Lake Elementary School)8283
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leon)6658
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buck Lake Elementary School)7978
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5655
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buck Lake Elementary School)8182
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leon)6148
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Buck Lake Elementary School)7966
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Leon)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students718730
 1.7%
African American9699
 3.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian9589
 6.3%
Hispanic5856
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White437442
 1.1%
Two or More Races3144
 41.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.9%15.1%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buck Lake Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 730 students attended Buck Lake Elementary School.

Students at Buck Lake Elementary School are 61% White, 14% African American, 12% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Buck Lake Elementary School ranks 446th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Swift Creek Middle School
High : Lincoln High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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