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#3254 of 3,778 schools in FL

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School

Elementary School · Leon · Tallahassee, FL

A Leon elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1414 CHOWKEEBIN NENE, Tallahassee, FL 32301

  • Math 45% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$10,997
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Frank Hartsfield Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
ELA
43%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Frank Hartsfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated757/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,412

Median home value

$211,900

Median rent

$1,200/mo

College educated

45%

Homeownership

28.4%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Leon

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#40 of 50
District spending per student
$10,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is listed in LEON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frank Hartsfield Elementary School

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Leon, serving approximately 324 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,254 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frank Hartsfield Elementary School

What grades does Frank Hartsfield Elementary School serve?

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frank Hartsfield Elementary School rank in FL?

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School ranks #3,254 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Frank Hartsfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Hartsfield Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Frank Hartsfield Elementary School a charter school?

No, Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frank Hartsfield Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?

71.3% of students at Frank Hartsfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Leon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 32301)
32,596
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
29.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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