About This School
Chester Shell Elementary School is located in Hawthorne, FL and is one of 38 elementary schools in Alachua School District. It is a public school that serves 193 students in grades PK, K-5.
Chester Shell Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Chester Shell Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Chester Shell Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Chester Shell Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Chester Shell Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Chester Shell Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Chester Shell Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Chester Shell Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Alachua District Spending
$8,966Per Pupil
The Alachua spends $8,966 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 40% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Alachua District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ochwilla Elementary School 4.7 miles |  |
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| Windsor Christian Academy 6.8 miles | n/a | |
| Melrose Elementary School 9.4 miles |  |
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| Lake Forest Elementary School 11.3 miles |  |
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| Compassionate Outreach Ministries Christian Academy 11.4 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: FL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Alachua School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Chester Shell Elementary School21633 SE 65 Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
www.sbac.edu/~shell/
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Test Scores
About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 193
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Chester Shell Elementary School had 90% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Chester Shell Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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