Ahfachkee School, also known as Ahfachkee Day School, is a tribal K–12 school in unincorporated Hendry County, Florida, on the Big Cypress Reservation, with a Clewiston postal address. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education.
Ahfachkee Day School serves 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ahfachkee Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ahfachkee Day School's student population of 202 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ahfachkee Day School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ahfachkee Day School often compared to?
Ahfachkee Day Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ahfachkee Day School?
The graduation rate of Ahfachkee Day School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ahfachkee Day School?
202 students attend Ahfachkee Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ahfachkee Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ahfachkee Day School?
Ahfachkee Day School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ahfachkee Day School offer ?
Ahfachkee Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ahfachkee Day School part of?
Ahfachkee Day School is part of Ahfachkee Day School District.
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