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Vernon Elementary School

Summary:

Vernon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 579 students in grades PK-5 in Vernon, Florida, which is part of the Washington School District. The school faces several challenges, including lower test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with a higher level of economic disadvantage.

Compared to nearby schools like Kate M. Smith Elementary School, Vernon Elementary School performs similarly or slightly worse in terms of test scores and other key metrics. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (77.2%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a more diverse student population. Additionally, Vernon Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 45.2% to 50.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

While Vernon Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $8,749 to $10,682 over the past few years, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking of 1563 out of 2256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Addressing the school's challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, should be a priority for the school and the Washington School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3665 Roche Ave
       Vernon, FL  32462

(850) 535-2486

District: Washington

SchoolDigger Rank:
1563rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,678 Help


Students who attend Vernon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Roulhac Middle School
    Vernon Middle School
High:    Chipley High School
    Vernon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.2%
Two or more races:
10.4%
African American:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vernon Elementary School ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.95. (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 (77.2%), two or more races (10.4%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Vernon Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernon Elementary School is $10,678.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Washington:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington 52nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vernon Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 42.28 1093rd 1786 38.8%
2008 51.61 914th 1789 48.9%
2009 55.00 880th 1847 52.4%
2010 60.63 799th 1919 58.4%
2011 54.46 955th 1985 51.9%
2012 46.18 1080th 1984 45.6%
2013 46.62 1078th 2029 46.9%
2014 46.72 1095th 2064 46.9%
2016 60.90 799th 2087 61.7%
2017 57.42 882nd 2112 58.2%
2018 47.82 1112th 2118 47.5%
2019 43.18 1238th 2182 43.3%
2021 53.99 1006th 2247 55.2%
2022 44.03 1226th 2219 44.7%
2023 50.53 1082nd 2240 51.7%
2024 31.95 1563rd 2256 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Vernon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 431 147 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1989 428 147 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1990 443 149 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1991 463 137 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1992 499 167 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 677
1993 519 155 1 7 7 n/a n/a 0 689
1994 553 147 0 6 6 n/a n/a 0 712
1995 548 144 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 703
1996 548 144 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 703
1997 580 135 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 728
1998 598 137 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 747
1999 637 146 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 796
2000 448 97 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 433 89 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 392 108 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 392 108 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 393 111 1 7 7 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 397 107 2 13 6 n/a n/a 0 525
2006 428 110 6 16 7 n/a n/a 0 567
2007 414 96 5 18 4 n/a n/a 21 558
2008 440 96 6 16 7 n/a n/a 29 594
2009 429 104 17 12 8 n/a n/a 35 605
2010 437 90 9 14 1 n/a n/a 24 575
2011 422 83 7 14 1 0 21 0 548
2012 419 82 9 13 4 0 24 0 551
2013 412 86 8 10 1 2 23 0 542
2014 420 70 4 11 2 0 22 0 529
2015 482 88 5 14 3 1 23 0 616
2016 486 90 4 13 6 4 41 0 644
2017 476 81 3 5 2 4 51 0 622
2018 489 71 1 8 1 2 50 0 622
2019 482 68 0 11 3 2 52 0 618
2020 492 70 1 9 0 3 56 0 631
2021 434 65 0 4 0 2 55 0 560
2022 444 49 0 14 2 2 45 0 556
2023 447 48 0 19 3 2 60 0 579

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 Vernon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 36.0 16.3 67.1
1989 588 35.0 16.8 58.2
1990 605 36.0 16.8 64.1
1991 617 34.0 18.1 69.5
1992 677 36.0 18.8 59.4
1993 689 35.0 19.7 59.4
1994 712 34.0 20.9 58.3
1995 703 36.0 19.5 62.2
1996 703 36.0 19.5 62.2
1997 728 36.0 20.2 57.6
1998 747 38.0 19.7 57.8
1999 796 41.0 19.4 73.2
2000 555 34.0 16.3 71.5
2001 534 36.0 14.8 74.2
2002 510 33.0 15.5 77.1
2003 510 33.0 15.5 77.1
2004 519 36.0 14.4 78
2005 525 39.0 13.5 73.5
2006 567 40.0 14.2 67.4
2007 558 40.0 14.0 72.3
2008 594 42.0 14.1 73.3
2009 605 47.0 13.8 77.9
2010 575 45.0 12.7 81.9
2011 548 41.0 13.3 78.3
2012 551 39.0 14.1 81.1
2013 542 40.0 13.5 81.2
2014 529 41.0 12.9 50.5
2015 616 47.0 13.1 83.3
2016 644 48.0 13.4 85.1
2017 622 50.0 12.4 83.4
2018 622 48.0 12.9 81.5
2019 618 41.0 15.0 79.4
2020 631 39.0 16.1 65.8
2021 560 39.0 14.3 64.8
2022 556 36.0 15.4 70.9
2023 579 37.0 15.6 68.7

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 Vernon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 36.0 16.3 67.1
1989 588 35.0 16.8 58.2
1990 605 36.0 16.8 64.1
1991 617 34.0 18.1 69.5
1992 677 36.0 18.8 59.4
1993 689 35.0 19.7 59.4
1994 712 34.0 20.9 58.3
1995 703 36.0 19.5 62.2
1996 703 36.0 19.5 62.2
1997 728 36.0 20.2 57.6
1998 747 38.0 19.7 57.8
1999 796 41.0 19.4 73.2
2000 555 34.0 16.3 71.5
2001 534 36.0 14.8 74.2
2002 510 33.0 15.5 77.1
2003 510 33.0 15.5 77.1
2004 519 36.0 14.4 78
2005 525 39.0 13.5 73.5
2006 567 40.0 14.2 67.4
2007 558 40.0 14.0 72.3
2008 594 42.0 14.1 73.3
2009 605 47.0 13.8 77.9
2010 575 45.0 12.7 81.9
2011 548 41.0 13.3 78.3
2012 551 39.0 14.1 81.1
2013 542 40.0 13.5 81.2
2014 529 41.0 12.9 50.5
2015 616 47.0 13.1 83.3
2016 644 48.0 13.4 85.1
2017 622 50.0 12.4 83.4
2018 622 48.0 12.9 81.5
2019 618 41.0 15.0 79.4
2020 631 39.0 16.1 65.8
2021 560 39.0 14.3 64.8
2022 556 36.0 15.4 70.9
2023 579 37.0 15.6 68.7

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 Vernon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,172 (13.8%) $7,351 (86.2%) $8,523
2019 $1,073 (12.7%) $7,380 (87.3%) $8,454
2020 $1,138 (13.0%) $7,611 (87.0%) $8,749
2021 $1,711 (17.3%) $8,194 (82.7%) $9,904
2022 $2,250 (21.1%) $8,431 (78.9%) $10,682
2023 $2,008 (18.8%) $8,670 (81.2%) $10,678

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernon 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 1238th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1082nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Elementary School)6342
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6052
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vernon Elementary School)4847
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington)5160
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Elementary School)6155
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6559
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Elementary School)7856
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington)7756
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Elementary School)4057
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)5055
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Elementary School)4549
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington)6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Vernon Elementary School)3753
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)4749
 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 Students618579
 6.3%
African American6848
 29.4%
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic1119
 72.7%
Pacific Islander22
White482447
 7.3%
Two or More Races5260
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.4%68.7%
 10.7%

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Vernon Elementary School ranks 1563rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Roulhac Middle School
Middle : Vernon Middle School
High : Chipley High School
High : Vernon High School

Students at Vernon Elementary School are 77% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Vernon Elementary School.


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