Hawks Rise Elementary School

Summary:

Hawks Rise Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 805 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.

Hawks Rise Elementary School consistently outperforms the Leon District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 75% or more of its students proficient or better in key subjects. The school has been ranked among the top 7% of elementary schools in Florida for several years, demonstrating its academic excellence. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has a relatively diverse student body, with significant percentages of African American, Asian, and multiracial students. Additionally, Hawks Rise Elementary has maintained a low chronic absenteeism rate and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a supportive and engaged community.

When compared to nearby schools, such as The School of Arts & Sciences Centre, Hawks Rise Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution with stronger academic performance, a higher statewide ranking, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This consistent academic excellence, coupled with the school's commitment to equity and diversity, makes Hawks Rise Elementary School a standout in the region and a model for other schools in the Leon District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

205 Meadow Ridge Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312

(850) 487-4733

District: Leon

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,477

Students who attend Hawks Rise Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Deerlake Middle School
High:	Lawton Chiles High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 805

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

Asian:

16.3%

African American:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawks Rise Elementary School ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.81. (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 Student population at Hawks Rise Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.4%), Asian (16.3%), African American (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawks Rise Elementary School is 16.6. 23 elementary schools in the Leon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hawks Rise Elementary School employs 48.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawks Rise Elementary School is $9,477. 23 elementary schools in the Leon School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hawks Rise 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 Hawks Rise Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	95.20	30^th	1688	98.2%
2007	95.67	13^th	1786	99.3%
2008	94.99	20^th	1789	98.9%
2009	93.97	28^th	1847	98.5%
2010	91.01	84^th	1919	95.6%
2011	91.16	85^th	1985	95.7%
2012	95.96	26^th	1984	98.7%
2013	96.57	16^th	2029	99.2%
2014	96.17	21^st	2064	99.0%
2016	96.12	31^st	2087	98.5%
2017	95.85	23^rd	2112	98.9%
2018	93.89	60^th	2118	97.2%
2019	95.00	32^nd	2182	98.5%
2021	95.10	56^th	2247	97.5%
2022	92.56	107^th	2219	95.2%
2023	92.99	97^th	2240	95.7%
2024	90.81	148^th	2256	93.4%

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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
Sunday, April 9, 2023

By far the best elementary school in Leon County. Admins are responsive and teachers are caring. Technology and opportunities abound. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 20, 2011

Wonderful, caring and involved teachers. I have a 4th and 5th grader at this school and they have had a terrific experience at Hewks Rise. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 13, 2011

Teacher/student ratio too high. There are over 20 kids in every classroom. That is too many for one teacher. Need smaller classroom sizes. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hawks Rise Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	293	88	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1996	293	88	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1997	371	102	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
1998	436	105	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1999	487	102	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
2000	522	98	16	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
2001	574	109	22	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	710
2002	656	113	39	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
2003	656	113	39	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
2004	694	110	43	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	863
2005	665	111	49	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	846
2006	698	124	55	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	902
2007	628	115	66	22	5	n/a	n/a	30	866
2008	612	109	78	20	3	n/a	n/a	34	856
2009	597	100	78	22	2	n/a	n/a	36	835
2010	584	100	93	38	3	n/a	n/a	27	845
2011	591	83	100	34	3	0	21	0	832
2012	569	102	106	32	2	0	24	0	835
2013	555	100	102	27	5	0	27	0	816
2014	542	108	108	36	7	0	34	0	835
2015	561	114	114	37	7	0	36	0	869
2016	540	120	98	42	9	0	41	0	850
2017	518	125	105	40	10	0	44	0	842
2018	544	105	108	47	10	0	56	0	870
2019	541	89	121	42	8	0	46	0	847
2020	515	94	131	50	2	0	52	0	844
2021	487	86	118	35	2	0	52	0	780
2022	467	91	119	49	0	0	53	0	779
2023	454	99	131	60	0	0	61	0	805

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 Hawks Rise Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	393	21.0	18.7	11.5
1996	393	21.0	18.7	11.5
1997	493	28.0	17.6	11.4
1998	563	31.0	18.2	9.6
1999	607	36.0	16.9	15.3
2000	641	39.0	16.4	10.5
2001	710	42.0	16.9	9.7
2002	821	45.0	18.2	8.3
2003	821	45.0	18.2	8.3
2004	863	49.0	17.6	8.1
2005	846	51.0	16.6	9.2
2006	902	55.0	16.4	10.1
2007	866	57.0	15.2	9.2
2008	856	61.0	14.0	8.5
2009	835	66.7	14.4	10.4
2010	845	55.0	15.3	14.4
2011	832	51.5	16.1	10.2
2012	835	50.5	16.5	12.6
2013	816	53.0	15.3	13.5
2014	835	55.0	15.1	15.1
2015	869	54.0	16.0	16.5
2016	850	53.0	16.0	14.2
2017	842	54.0	15.5	15.9
2018	870	56.0	15.5	15.1
2019	847	53.0	15.9	11.8
2020	844	53.6	15.7	13.5
2021	780	50.7	15.3	11
2022	779	50.8	15.3	14.2
2023	805	48.3	16.6	13.4

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 Hawks Rise Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	393	21.0	18.7	11.5
1996	393	21.0	18.7	11.5
1997	493	28.0	17.6	11.4
1998	563	31.0	18.2	9.6
1999	607	36.0	16.9	15.3
2000	641	39.0	16.4	10.5
2001	710	42.0	16.9	9.7
2002	821	45.0	18.2	8.3
2003	821	45.0	18.2	8.3
2004	863	49.0	17.6	8.1
2005	846	51.0	16.6	9.2
2006	902	55.0	16.4	10.1
2007	866	57.0	15.2	9.2
2008	856	61.0	14.0	8.5
2009	835	66.7	14.4	10.4
2010	845	55.0	15.3	14.4
2011	832	51.5	16.1	10.2
2012	835	50.5	16.5	12.6
2013	816	53.0	15.3	13.5
2014	835	55.0	15.1	15.1
2015	869	54.0	16.0	16.5
2016	850	53.0	16.0	14.2
2017	842	54.0	15.5	15.9
2018	870	56.0	15.5	15.1
2019	847	53.0	15.9	11.8
2020	844	53.6	15.7	13.5
2021	780	50.7	15.3	11
2022	779	50.8	15.3	14.2
2023	805	48.3	16.6	13.4

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 Hawks Rise Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$342 (4.6%)	$7,075 (95.4%)	$7,417
2019	$343 (4.3%)	$7,657 (95.7%)	$8,001
2020	$336 (4.3%)	$7,559 (95.8%)	$7,894
2021	$598 (7.2%)	$7,653 (92.8%)	$8,250
2022	$1,191 (12.9%)	$8,036 (87.1%)	$9,228
2023	$1,258 (13.3%)	$8,219 (86.7%)	$9,477

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawks Rise Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 97^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawks Rise Elementary School)	86	82	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	61	54	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawks Rise Elementary School)	92	85	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon)	63	57	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawks Rise Elementary School)	85	86	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	57	54	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawks Rise Elementary School)	84	82	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	66	58	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawks Rise Elementary School)	89	81	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawks Rise Elementary School)	90	72	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	61	48	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Hawks Rise Elementary School)	89	84	5%
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	847	805	5%
African American	89	99	11.2%
American Indian	8	0	100%
Asian	121	131	8.3%
Hispanic	42	60	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	541	454	16.1%
Two or More Races	46	61	32.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.8%	13.4%	1.6%

Schools Near Hawks Rise 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 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 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
Hawks Rise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Meadow Ridge Dr	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4733	805	48	16.6	13.4%	454 (56.4%)	99 (12.3%)	60 (7.5%)	131 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.6%)	90.8	148^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.4%		93	97^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.7%	51	75.0	80.0	77.0				82.0	83.0	77.0				75.0					$9,477	$1,258	$8,219
Desoto Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5200 Tredington Park Dr	Tallahassee	32309	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-4511	654	42	15.5	17.3%	487 (74.5%)	48 (7.3%)	60 (9.2%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.5%)	81.1	375^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.4%		83	339^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.9%	36	76.0	67.0	72.0				76.0	75.0	56.0				74.0					$9,947	$1,035	$8,912
Killearn Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8037 Deer Lk E	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 921-1265	777	49	15.8	16.9%	545 (70.1%)	60 (7.7%)	87 (11.2%)	38 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.8%)	88.8	214^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.5%		85.6	274^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.8%	60	74.0	74.0	76.0				79.0	76.0	76.0				78.0					$9,830	$1,077	$8,753
Gilchrist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Timberlane Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4310	864	54	15.9	20.4%	538 (62.3%)	108 (12.5%)	99 (11.5%)	56 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (7.1%)	92.1	110^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.1%		90.6	159^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.9%	49	89.0	72.0	77.0				92.0	76.0	77.0				84.0					$9,375	$775	$8,599
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
Canopy Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Point View Dr	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-3301	640	42	15.4	45.6%	359 (56.1%)	176 (27.5%)	46 (7.2%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (7.3%)	28.3	1674^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.8%		37.4	1404^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.3%	270	56.0	38.0	37.0				50.0	54.0	27.0				35.0					$9,647	$1,070	$8,579
Sealey Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2815 Allen Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5640	405	32	12.6	55.3%	83 (20.5%)	238 (58.8%)	29 (7.2%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.1%)	37.5	1416^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.2%		38.6	1371^st of 2240 public elementary schools	38.8%	45	59.0	48.0	47.0				65.0	44.0	34.0				35.0					$12,959	$2,595	$10,365
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	3434 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 681-7827	568	28	20.2	51.8%	127 (22.4%)	285 (50.2%)	109 (19.2%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	30 (5.3%)	28.1	1679^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.6%		39.6	1344^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.0%	335	51.0	41.0	52.0	43.0	40.0	54.0	51.0	41.0	32.0	30.0	63.0	33.0	36.0	15.0	62.0	86.0	75.0	$9,908	$1,937	$7,971
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre	Public, Charter	K-8	2415 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 386-6566	447	39	11.4	14.1%	252 (56.4%)	84 (18.8%)	48 (10.7%)	24 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (8.3%)	59.8	867^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.6%		67.2	684^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.5%	183	70.0	53.0	55.0	83.0	77.0	59.0	68.0	54.0	54.0	50.0	78.0	45.0	50.0	61.0	70.0		85.0	$8,148	$662	$7,486
Springwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 Fred George Rd	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-6225	423	31	13.8	69.0%	48 (11.3%)	322 (76.1%)	26 (6.1%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.7%)	29.8	1630^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.7%		17.1	1981^st of 2240 public elementary schools	11.6%	351	47.0	29.0	35.0				74.0	45.0	42.0				26.0					$13,894	$3,108	$10,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawks Rise Elementary School

Is Hawks Rise Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Hawks Rise Elementary School ranks in the top 6.6% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Hawks Rise Elementary School in?

Leon

How many students attend Hawks Rise Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 805 students attended Hawks Rise Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hawks Rise Elementary School?

Students at Hawks Rise Elementary School are 56% White, 16% Asian, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Hawks Rise Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hawks Rise Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deerlake Middle School
High : Lawton Chiles High School

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