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#3211 of 3,778 schools in FL

Labelle Elementary School

Elementary School · Hendry · Labelle, FL

A Hendry elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

150 W COWBOY WAY, Labelle, FL 33935

  • Math 32% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-28.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.5 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$9,346
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Labelle Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2013
ELA
46%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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

74.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Labelle 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average380/100K

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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

$50,184

Median home value

$192,500

Median rent

$996/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

21%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33935; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
County Wide Exceptional Student EducationEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.1 mi11Compare →
Digital Academy of FloridaEnrollment path unverified3.5K–120.1 mi5,880Compare →
Edward A. Upthegrove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.2 mi525Compare →
International Christian Academy of LabellePrivate · tuition8.2privateK–121.3 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Hendry

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#9 of 12
District spending per student
$9,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Labelle Elementary School is listed in HENDRY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Labelle Elementary School

Labelle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Labelle, FL, part of Hendry, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,211 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Labelle Elementary School

What grades does Labelle Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Labelle Elementary School?

Labelle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Labelle Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Labelle Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Labelle Elementary School rank in FL?

Labelle Elementary School ranks #3,211 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Labelle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Labelle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Labelle Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Labelle Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Labelle Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Labelle Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

74.8% of students at Labelle 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
452
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Hendry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
Area population (ZIP 33935)
22,254
Area average commute
36.8 min
Area median age
36.2
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 33935; 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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