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Alva Elementary School (Closed 2014)

17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Alva Elementary School serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
70-74%
58%
(12-13)
65-69%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Alva Elementary School?
403 students attend Alva Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Alva Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alva Elementary School?
Alva Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alva Elementary School offer ?
Alva Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alva Elementary School part of?
Alva Elementary School is part of Lee School District.

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