Serving 901 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred G. Garner 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Fred G. Garner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Fred G. Garner Elementary School's student population of 901 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
901 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Fred G. Garner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred G. Garner Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#3079 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
38%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Fred G. Garner Elementary School is ranked #3079 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fred G. Garner Elementary School?
901 students attend Fred G. Garner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fred G. Garner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred G. Garner Elementary School?
Fred G. Garner Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fred G. Garner Elementary School offer ?
Fred G. Garner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fred G. Garner Elementary School part of?
Fred G. Garner Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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