Old Town Elementary School

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Old Town Elementary School ranks 408 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Old Town Elementary School is a public elementary school in Old Town, Florida, serving 456 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Dixie District, which is ranked 35 out of 68 districts in the state.

Old Town Elementary consistently outperforms the Dixie District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 72% of 3rd-grade students and 56% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 62% and 53% in the district, and 55% and 53% statewide. In math, 78% of 3rd-grade students and 80% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 68% and 75% in the district, and 60% and 58% statewide. While the school has faced higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, reaching 42.2% in 2021-2022, the rate has since decreased to 33.9% in 2022-2023. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 80.48%, compared to the district's 78.53% and the state's average of around 60%.

Old Town Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, and its spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $13,035 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools like Bell Elementary School, Chiefland Elementary School, and Trenton Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

221 SE 136th Ave
Old Town, FL 32680

(352) 541-6253

District: Dixie

SchoolDigger Rank:
408^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,035

Students who attend Old Town Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ruth Rains Middle School
High:	Dixie County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 454

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

5.1%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old Town Elementary School ranks better than 81.9% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Old Town Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dixie School District. Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (5.1%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Town Elementary School is 16.2, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Dixie School District! (See more...)

Compare Old Town Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Town Elementary School is $13,035, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Dixie School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Old Town Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dixie:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixie 35^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Town Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	45.28	962^nd	1688	43.0%
2007	59.16	759^th	1786	57.5%
2008	62.86	689^th	1789	61.5%
2009	60.22	765^th	1847	58.6%
2010	64.61	708^th	1919	63.1%
2011	66.43	688^th	1985	65.3%
2012	63.91	716^th	1984	63.9%
2013	67.18	632^nd	2029	68.9%
2014	66.78	659^th	2064	68.1%
2016	66.11	699^th	2087	66.5%
2017	60.42	817^th	2112	61.3%
2018	66.52	692^nd	2118	67.3%
2019	73.76	547^th	2182	74.9%
2021	75.13	533^rd	2247	76.3%
2022	77.76	465^th	2219	79.0%
2023	77.54	456^th	2240	79.6%
2024	80.01	408^th	2256	81.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Town Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	370	5	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1989	409	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
1990	426	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1991	462	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
1992	466	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1993	499	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
1994	512	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
1995	480	10	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
1996	480	10	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
1997	455	6	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
1998	481	9	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
1999	485	10	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2000	519	8	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
2001	501	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2002	469	11	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2003	469	11	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2004	476	10	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
2005	449	9	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	468
2006	512	7	0	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	537
2007	529	5	0	16	2	n/a	n/a	12	564
2008	537	3	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	15	569
2009	499	2	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	20	532
2010	502	3	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	28	548
2011	458	1	0	27	1	0	20	0	507
2012	506	1	1	25	0	0	20	0	553
2013	491	0	1	26	0	0	21	0	539
2014	500	1	1	28	0	0	18	0	548
2015	514	2	0	22	2	0	21	0	561
2016	505	6	0	29	0	0	18	0	558
2017	533	7	0	27	0	0	12	0	579
2018	538	13	0	24	0	0	6	0	581
2019	542	13	0	26	2	0	13	0	596
2020	536	11	1	23	2	0	10	0	583
2021	471	12	0	14	2	0	8	0	507
2022	405	10	0	18	2	0	4	0	439
2023	419	14	0	17	2	0	4	0	456
2024	417	11	0	23	0	0	3	0	454

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Town Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	21.0	18.1	59.6
1989	414	26.0	15.9	66.9
1990	432	27.0	16.0	66.7
1991	469	29.0	16.1	64.8
1992	471	29.0	16.2	59.9
1993	506	29.0	17.4	46.4
1994	518	30.0	17.3	65.6
1995	494	29.0	17.0	58.9
1996	494	29.0	17.0	58.9
1997	467	31.0	15.1	71.7
1998	498	30.0	16.6	69.5
1999	501	30.0	16.7	80.2
2000	531	28.0	19.0	78.3
2001	509	31.0	16.4	78.2
2002	484	31.0	15.6	74.6
2003	484	31.0	15.6	74.6
2004	498	28.0	17.8	76.1
2005	468	27.0	17.3	73.7
2006	537	30.0	17.9	76.9
2007	564	31.0	18.2	78.3
2008	569	33.5	17.0	80
2009	532	34.9	17.2	82.6
2010	548	29.5	18.5	86.2
2011	507	34.0	14.9	83
2012	553	32.0	17.2	85.5
2013	539	32.0	16.8	99.4
2014	548	32.0	17.1	99.5
2015	561	31.0	18.0	99.5
2016	558	32.0	17.4	99.5
2017	579	32.0	18.0	69.1
2018	581	32.0	18.1	81.8
2019	596	32.0	18.6	74
2020	583	33.0	17.6	70.7
2021	507	33.0	15.3	67.9
2022	439	30.0	14.6	77.2
2023	456	31.0	14.7	80.5
2024	454	28.0	16.2	83.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Town Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	21.0	18.1	59.6
1989	414	26.0	15.9	66.9
1990	432	27.0	16.0	66.7
1991	469	29.0	16.1	64.8
1992	471	29.0	16.2	59.9
1993	506	29.0	17.4	46.4
1994	518	30.0	17.3	65.6
1995	494	29.0	17.0	58.9
1996	494	29.0	17.0	58.9
1997	467	31.0	15.1	71.7
1998	498	30.0	16.6	69.5
1999	501	30.0	16.7	80.2
2000	531	28.0	19.0	78.3
2001	509	31.0	16.4	78.2
2002	484	31.0	15.6	74.6
2003	484	31.0	15.6	74.6
2004	498	28.0	17.8	76.1
2005	468	27.0	17.3	73.7
2006	537	30.0	17.9	76.9
2007	564	31.0	18.2	78.3
2008	569	33.5	17.0	80
2009	532	34.9	17.2	82.6
2010	548	29.5	18.5	86.2
2011	507	34.0	14.9	83
2012	553	32.0	17.2	85.5
2013	539	32.0	16.8	99.4
2014	548	32.0	17.1	99.5
2015	561	31.0	18.0	99.5
2016	558	32.0	17.4	99.5
2017	579	32.0	18.0	69.1
2018	581	32.0	18.1	81.8
2019	596	32.0	18.6	74
2020	583	33.0	17.6	70.7
2021	507	33.0	15.3	67.9
2022	439	30.0	14.6	77.2
2023	456	31.0	14.7	80.5
2024	454	28.0	16.2	83.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Old Town Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$997 (12.4%)	$7,052 (87.6%)	$8,049
2019	$1,121 (13.3%)	$7,319 (86.7%)	$8,440
2020	$1,069 (11.9%)	$7,942 (88.1%)	$9,010
2021	$1,787 (17.5%)	$8,423 (82.5%)	$10,211
2022	$2,484 (20.7%)	$9,517 (79.3%)	$12,000
2023	$3,542 (27.2%)	$9,494 (72.8%)	$13,035

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Town Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 547^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 456^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Town Elementary School)	63	70	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dixie)	62	63	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Old Town Elementary School)	75	78	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dixie)	66	69	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Town Elementary School)	63	55	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dixie)	58	54	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Old Town Elementary School)	77	80	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dixie)	73	80	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	596	456	23.5%
African American	13	14	7.7%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	26	17	34.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	542	419	22.7%
Two or More Races	13	4	69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74%	80.5%	6.5%

Schools Near Old Town Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Old Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	221 SE 136th Ave	Old Town	32680	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 541-6253	454	28	16.2	83.3%	417 (91.9%)	11 (2.4%)	23 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	80	408^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.9%		77.5	456^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.6%	48	72.0	56.0		78.0	80.0			$13,035	$3,542	$9,494
Whispering Winds Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2481 NW Old Fannin Rd	Chiefland	32626	Levy County	Levy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 490-5799	117	9	13.0	74.4%	90 (76.9%)	4 (3.4%)	17 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)	64.7	759^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.4%		56.8	922^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	58.8%	163	53.0	56.0	60.0	47.0	72.0	80.0	65.0	$9,943	$1,295	$8,648
Trenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 SW State Road 26	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 463-3224	837	47	17.8	63.2%	610 (72.9%)	61 (7.3%)	123 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.1%)	66.6	709^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.6%		72.1	584^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.9%	125	58.0	54.0	65.0	71.0	67.0	66.0	52.0	$10,935	$2,199	$8,737
Kinder Cub School Inc	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	149 NE 221st Ave	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 498-0002	122	4	30.5	86.1%	82 (67.2%)	33 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.9%)								(n/a)
James M. Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	815 SE 351 Hwy	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 541-6251	385	22	17.5	83.9%	299 (77.7%)	36 (9.4%)	21 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	53.5	1007^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.4%		48.3	1131^st of 2240 public elementary schools	49.5%	124	52.0	49.0		58.0	69.0			$11,866	$3,191	$8,675
Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	310 NW 11th Ave	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 463-3200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dixie Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	K-5	16077 SE Hwy 19	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 541-6335	2	0			2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dixie Teen Parent Preschool	Public	PK	16077 SE Hwy 19	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	No	(352) 541-6335	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chiefland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 NW 4th Ave	Chiefland	32626	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 493-6040	732	40	18.3	76.0%	525 (71.7%)	57 (7.8%)	64 (8.7%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (10.0%)	33.5	1528^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.3%		41	1303^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.8%	225	44.0	42.0	51.0	56.0	53.0	33.0	39.0	$10,041	$1,785	$8,257
Bell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2771 E Bell Ave	Bell	32619	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 463-3275	670	33	20.2	59.0%	552 (82.4%)	11 (1.6%)	87 (13.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	75.7	512^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.3%		67.1	689^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.2%	177	72.0	65.0	63.0	74.0	69.0	60.0	64.0	$11,085	$2,245	$8,841

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town Elementary School

How many students attend Old Town Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 454 students attended Old Town Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Old Town Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Old Town Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ruth Rains Middle School
High : Dixie County High School

What is the racial makeup of Old Town Elementary School?

Students at Old Town Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is Old Town Elementary School a good school?

Old Town Elementary School ranks 408^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Old Town Elementary School in?

Dixie

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