Excellent
#419 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 11% in state
Lawtey Elementary School
Elementary School · Bradford · Lawtey, FL
A Bradford elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22703 N PARK ST, Lawtey, FL 32058
- Math 67% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawtey Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lawtey 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,679
Median home value
$169,600
Median rent
$1,053/mo
College educated
6.6%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in BRADFORD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 729 | Compare → |
| Bradford Virtual Franchise With FlvsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
| Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 1 | Compare → |
| Starke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 630 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bradford
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawtey Elementary School is listed in BRADFORD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawtey Elementary School
Lawtey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lawtey, FL, part of Bradford, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawtey Elementary School
What grades does Lawtey Elementary School serve?
Lawtey Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lawtey Elementary School?
Lawtey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawtey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawtey Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawtey Elementary School rank in FL?
Lawtey Elementary School ranks #419 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lawtey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawtey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Lawtey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawtey Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lawtey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lawtey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawtey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lawtey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawtey Elementary School?
63.4% of students at Lawtey 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bradford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (904) 966-6795
- Area population (ZIP 32058)
- 4,863
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
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 32058; 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
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