Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#864 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
73%
35%
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
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School is ranked #864 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School often compared to?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School?
472 students attend Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School offer ?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School part of?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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