Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nocatee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nocatee Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nocatee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nocatee Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3249 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
28%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nocatee Elementary School's ranking?
Nocatee Elementary School is ranked #3249 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Nocatee Elementary School often compared to?
Nocatee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Elementary School, West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Nocatee Elementary School?
482 students attend Nocatee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Nocatee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nocatee Elementary School?
Nocatee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nocatee Elementary School offer ?
Nocatee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nocatee Elementary School part of?
Nocatee Elementary School is part of Desoto School District.
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