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North Elementary School

Summary:

North Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Okeechobee, FL, with a student population of 576. The school is part of the Okeechobee school district, which is ranked 64 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While North Elementary shares some similarities with nearby schools like Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, Everglades Elementary School, South Elementary School, Seminole Elementary School, and Central Elementary School, it generally underperforms these schools on key metrics like test scores and statewide rankings. North Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.6% in 2018-2019 to 43.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools.

Additionally, North Elementary's test scores are generally below the Okeechobee district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.06% to 66.32% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools. While North Elementary has seen an increase in spending per student, from $7,602 in 2019-2020 to $10,145 in 2022-2023, this is still higher than the nearby schools, suggesting the need for additional resources or targeted interventions to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3000 NW 10th Ter
       Okeechobee, FL  34972

(863) 462-5100

District: Okeechobee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1443rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,145 Help


Students who attend North Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Yearling Middle School
High:    Okeechobee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.4%
Hispanic:
44.8%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Elementary School ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Okeechobee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.64. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.4%), Hispanic (44.8%), African American (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 15.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Okeechobee School District! (See more...)
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Compare North Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Elementary School is $10,145. 2 elementary schools in the Okeechobee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Okeechobee:

SchoolDigger ranks Okeechobee 64th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.19 1251st 1688 25.9%
2007 60.76 730th 1786 59.1%
2008 52.47 896th 1789 49.9%
2009 53.41 914th 1847 50.5%
2010 42.00 1196th 1919 37.7%
2011 48.16 1097th 1985 44.7%
2012 43.46 1145th 1984 42.3%
2013 41.38 1197th 2029 41.0%
2014 60.58 801st 2064 61.2%
2016 60.43 810th 2087 61.2%
2017 54.56 943rd 2112 55.4%
2018 53.12 966th 2118 54.4%
2019 59.80 843rd 2182 61.4%
2021 59.18 882nd 2247 60.7%
2022 44.31 1215th 2219 45.2%
2023 49.96 1098th 2240 51.0%
2024 36.64 1443rd 2256 36.0%
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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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Enrollment information for North Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 612 34 2 87 1 n/a n/a 0 736
1989 562 25 0 87 5 n/a n/a 0 679
1990 631 34 1 118 5 n/a n/a 0 789
1991 625 50 1 115 3 n/a n/a 0 794
1992 589 48 1 116 4 n/a n/a 0 758
1993 580 48 1 95 3 n/a n/a 0 727
1994 564 58 5 111 2 n/a n/a 0 740
1995 574 65 5 154 4 n/a n/a 0 802
1996 574 65 5 154 4 n/a n/a 0 802
1997 506 56 2 138 1 n/a n/a 0 703
1998 504 61 2 152 2 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 543 60 1 152 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2000 559 63 1 145 3 n/a n/a 0 771
2001 573 59 1 163 3 n/a n/a 0 799
2002 528 53 0 168 6 n/a n/a 0 755
2003 528 53 0 168 6 n/a n/a 0 755
2004 519 48 0 174 4 n/a n/a 0 745
2005 512 46 0 197 14 n/a n/a 0 769
2006 482 41 2 219 12 n/a n/a 0 756
2007 443 38 2 209 4 n/a n/a 8 704
2008 425 48 0 222 2 n/a n/a 12 709
2009 426 52 0 216 3 n/a n/a 22 719
2010 355 45 0 233 1 n/a n/a 48 682
2011 341 45 1 269 0 0 11 0 667
2012 312 32 0 265 1 0 12 0 622
2013 310 32 2 261 0 0 13 0 618
2014 301 31 0 252 0 2 10 0 596
2015 301 32 2 245 2 0 9 0 591
2016 336 30 2 263 3 2 11 0 647
2017 339 28 2 247 5 1 13 0 635
2018 329 32 2 243 3 1 11 0 621
2019 327 31 1 247 5 1 11 0 623
2020 312 46 2 263 8 1 13 0 645
2021 258 27 1 243 7 0 9 0 545
2022 274 22 1 234 5 0 11 0 547
2023 279 23 0 258 2 0 14 0 576

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 North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 736 41.0 17.9 64.8
1989 679 35.0 19.4 66.3
1990 789 39.0 20.2 64.6
1991 794 39.0 20.3 61.6
1992 758 36.0 21.0 53.8
1993 727 37.0 19.6 56.7
1994 740 36.0 20.6 56.5
1995 802 38.0 21.1 51.7
1996 802 38.0 21.1 51.7
1997 703 34.0 20.7 57.3
1998 721 35.0 20.6 52.6
1999 758 35.0 21.7 58.7
2000 771 37.0 20.8 57.6
2001 799 37.0 21.6 54.9
2002 755 39.0 19.4 54
2003 755 39.0 19.4 54
2004 745 40.0 18.6 60.5
2005 769 43.0 17.9 59.4
2006 756 41.0 18.4 56.6
2007 704 44.0 16.0 55.5
2008 709 43.0 16.5 60
2009 719 51.5 15.6 67.7
2010 682 43.0 15.8 75.9
2011 667 46.0 14.5 73.5
2012 622 42.0 14.8 74.6
2013 618 42.0 14.7 74.6
2014 596 38.0 15.6 75
2015 591 36.0 16.4 74.5
2016 647 41.0 15.7 77.1
2017 635 43.0 14.7 77.8
2018 621 42.0 14.7 78.6
2019 623 39.5 15.7 53.5
2020 645 35.0 18.4 54.6
2021 545 32.5 16.7 57.1
2022 547 33.5 16.3 60
2023 576 38.0 15.1 66.3

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 North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 736 41.0 17.9 64.8
1989 679 35.0 19.4 66.3
1990 789 39.0 20.2 64.6
1991 794 39.0 20.3 61.6
1992 758 36.0 21.0 53.8
1993 727 37.0 19.6 56.7
1994 740 36.0 20.6 56.5
1995 802 38.0 21.1 51.7
1996 802 38.0 21.1 51.7
1997 703 34.0 20.7 57.3
1998 721 35.0 20.6 52.6
1999 758 35.0 21.7 58.7
2000 771 37.0 20.8 57.6
2001 799 37.0 21.6 54.9
2002 755 39.0 19.4 54
2003 755 39.0 19.4 54
2004 745 40.0 18.6 60.5
2005 769 43.0 17.9 59.4
2006 756 41.0 18.4 56.6
2007 704 44.0 16.0 55.5
2008 709 43.0 16.5 60
2009 719 51.5 15.6 67.7
2010 682 43.0 15.8 75.9
2011 667 46.0 14.5 73.5
2012 622 42.0 14.8 74.6
2013 618 42.0 14.7 74.6
2014 596 38.0 15.6 75
2015 591 36.0 16.4 74.5
2016 647 41.0 15.7 77.1
2017 635 43.0 14.7 77.8
2018 621 42.0 14.7 78.6
2019 623 39.5 15.7 53.5
2020 645 35.0 18.4 54.6
2021 545 32.5 16.7 57.1
2022 547 33.5 16.3 60
2023 576 38.0 15.1 66.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $813 (9.7%) $7,588 (90.3%) $8,401
2019 $845 (10.6%) $7,153 (89.4%) $7,998
2020 $669 (8.8%) $6,933 (91.2%) $7,602
2021 $1,163 (12.8%) $7,888 (87.2%) $9,051
2022 $1,354 (15.0%) $7,646 (85.0%) $8,999
2023 $1,974 (19.5%) $8,171 (80.5%) $10,145

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North 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 843rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1098th of 2240 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)7750
 27%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)5947
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)7054
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee)6653
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)5053
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)4653
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)7348
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee)6056
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)6161
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)5047
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)5741
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee)5640
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (North Elementary School)4646
   5th Grade Science (Okeechobee)4442
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students623576
 7.5%
African American3123
 25.8%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic247258
 4.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White327279
 14.7%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.5%66.3%
 12.9%

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

Middle : Yearling Middle School
High : Okeechobee High School

Students at North Elementary School are 48% White, 45% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended North Elementary School.

North Elementary School ranks 1443rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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