Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary

Q: Is Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary a good school?

Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary ranks 1618 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary is a public elementary school in Labelle, Florida, serving 541 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Hendry School District, which is ranked 63 out of 68 districts in the state.

The school stands out in several key areas compared to nearby schools. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (68.76%) and a higher rate of chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.0% in 2019-2020 to 27.7% in 2022-2023. Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the Hendry district and Florida state averages, with its 5th-grade science proficiency rate at 37% in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 33% and the state's 53%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.9% to 76.16% over the past few years, higher than the nearby schools, which range from 30.8% to 76.66%.

Despite higher spending per student, from $9,657 in 2019-2020 to $11,369 in 2022-2023, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 980 out of 2,029 Florida elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 1,618 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school is not keeping pace with the performance of other elementary schools in the state, and the high percentage of students from low-income families and the school's location within a low-performing district may be contributing factors to its academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

280 N Main St
Labelle, FL 33935

(863) 612-0750

District: Hendry

SchoolDigger Rank:
1618^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,369

Students who attend Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Labelle Middle School
High:	Labelle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.3%

White:

21.7%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hendry School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.14. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.3%), White (21.7%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary is 18.7, which is the 4^th best among 6 elementary schools in the Hendry School District. (See more...)

Compare Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary is $11,369. 4 elementary schools in the Hendry School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hendry:

SchoolDigger ranks Hendry 63^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	34.04	1157^th	1688	31.5%
2007	57.30	803^rd	1786	55.0%
2008	59.42	756^th	1789	57.7%
2009	59.17	789^th	1847	57.3%
2010	50.03	1030^th	1919	46.3%
2011	50.78	1027^th	1985	48.3%
2012	47.32	1057^th	1984	46.7%
2013	50.72	980^th	2029	51.7%
2014	47.22	1086^th	2064	47.4%
2016	37.62	1323^rd	2087	36.6%
2017	29.69	1511^th	2112	28.5%
2018	30.33	1510^th	2118	28.7%
2019	32.09	1540^th	2182	29.4%
2021	32.47	1505^th	2247	33.0%
2022	34.30	1461^st	2219	34.2%
2023	39.55	1347^th	2240	39.9%
2024	30.14	1618^th	2256	28.3%

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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 Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	186	32	3	206	1	n/a	n/a	0	428
2003	186	32	3	206	1	n/a	n/a	0	428
2004	131	27	0	212	2	n/a	n/a	0	372
2005	122	23	0	181	2	n/a	n/a	0	328
2006	128	32	0	182	3	n/a	n/a	0	345
2007	145	33	0	204	3	n/a	n/a	20	405
2008	159	29	0	206	2	n/a	n/a	19	415
2009	139	24	0	212	2	n/a	n/a	13	390
2010	136	19	0	235	2	n/a	n/a	0	392
2011	133	15	0	251	2	0	0	0	401
2012	137	13	0	241	1	0	2	0	394
2013	135	11	0	251	1	0	3	0	401
2014	147	14	2	278	0	0	2	0	443
2015	148	15	4	300	0	0	6	0	473
2016	145	13	2	331	1	0	0	0	492
2017	153	11	2	319	1	0	3	0	489
2018	169	16	3	330	3	0	2	0	523
2019	170	9	5	301	4	0	3	0	492
2020	177	6	4	315	5	0	4	0	511
2021	139	11	5	323	4	0	4	0	486
2022	150	20	4	348	6	0	5	0	533
2023	140	15	3	372	5	0	6	0	541
2024	114	17	2	385	0	0	7	0	525

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 Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	428	22.0	19.5	81.1
2003	428	22.0	19.5	81.1
2004	372	23.0	16.2	81.7
2005	328	25.0	13.1	76.8
2006	345	24.0	14.4	70.7
2007	405	26.0	15.6	72.5
2008	415	26.0	16.0	73
2009	390	27.3	14.4	78.5
2010	392	27.0	14.5	80.4
2011	401	27.0	14.8	80.8
2012	394	26.0	15.1	82.5
2013	401	24.0	16.7	79.6
2014	443	32.0	13.8	78.1
2015	473	35.0	13.5	81.4
2016	492	33.0	14.9	56.9
2017	489	35.0	13.9	69.9
2018	523	32.0	16.3	75.9
2019	492	33.0	14.9	67.9
2020	511	32.0	15.9	67.5
2021	486	31.0	15.6	67.9
2022	533	32.0	16.6	72
2023	541	29.0	18.6	76.2
2024	525	28.0	18.7	76.2

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 Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	428	22.0	19.5	81.1
2003	428	22.0	19.5	81.1
2004	372	23.0	16.2	81.7
2005	328	25.0	13.1	76.8
2006	345	24.0	14.4	70.7
2007	405	26.0	15.6	72.5
2008	415	26.0	16.0	73
2009	390	27.3	14.4	78.5
2010	392	27.0	14.5	80.4
2011	401	27.0	14.8	80.8
2012	394	26.0	15.1	82.5
2013	401	24.0	16.7	79.6
2014	443	32.0	13.8	78.1
2015	473	35.0	13.5	81.4
2016	492	33.0	14.9	56.9
2017	489	35.0	13.9	69.9
2018	523	32.0	16.3	75.9
2019	492	33.0	14.9	67.9
2020	511	32.0	15.9	67.5
2021	486	31.0	15.6	67.9
2022	533	32.0	16.6	72
2023	541	29.0	18.6	76.2
2024	525	28.0	18.7	76.2

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 Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$784 (9.2%)	$7,695 (90.8%)	$8,479
2019	$999 (10.9%)	$8,177 (89.1%)	$9,176
2020	$1,106 (11.5%)	$8,551 (88.5%)	$9,657
2021	$1,221 (12.6%)	$8,505 (87.4%)	$9,726
2022	$2,975 (26.5%)	$8,247 (73.5%)	$11,223
2023	$2,871 (25.3%)	$8,498 (74.7%)	$11,369

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1540^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1347^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary)	39	44	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hendry)	47	39	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary)	46	47	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hendry)	52	37	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary)	47	45	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hendry)	48	43	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary)	54	64	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hendry)	57	42	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary)	55	45	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hendry)	47	40	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary)	48	40	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hendry)	53	30	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary)	44	37	7%
5th Grade Science (Hendry)	41	31	10%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	492	541	10%
African American	9	15	66.7%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	301	372	23.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	140	17.6%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.9%	76.2%	8.3%

Schools Near Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	280 N Main St	Labelle	33935	Hendry County	Hendry	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 612-0750	525	28	18.7	76.2%	114 (21.7%)	17 (3.2%)	385 (73.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	30.1	1618^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.3%		39.5	1347^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.9%	271	38.0	40.0	45.0				54.0	51.0	44.0				37.0					$11,369	$2,871	$8,498
Hendry Virtual Instruction Program District Provided	Public, Virtual	K-5	300 W Cowboy Way	Labelle	33935	Hendry County	Hendry	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 674-4555	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Labelle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 W Cowboy Way	Labelle	33935	Hendry County	Hendry	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 674-4150	452	29	15.5	74.8%	127 (28.1%)	24 (5.3%)	290 (64.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	13.5	2069^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.3%		21.2	1862^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.9%	207	40.0	30.0	34.0				38.0	34.0	24.0				32.0					$13,754	$3,779	$9,974
Country Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2052 NW Eucalyptus Blvd	Labelle	33935	Hendry County	Hendry	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 674-4140	908	49	18.5	74.3%	179 (19.7%)	59 (6.5%)	655 (72.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.2%)	24.1	1793^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	20.5%		21.9	1838^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.9%	45	44.0	40.0	37.0				58.0	38.0	29.0				35.0					$10,071	$2,470	$7,602
West Glades School	Public	PK, KG-8	2586 County Road 731	Labelle	33935	Hendry County	Glades	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 675-3490	628	41	15.3	25.5%	283 (45.1%)	10 (1.6%)	327 (52.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	66.2	715^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.3%		53.5	1007^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.0%	292	63.0	54.0	61.0	55.0	59.0	50.0	71.0	50.0	76.0	71.0	61.0	66.0	73.0	45.0	82.0	100.0	64.0	$11,436	$1,867	$9,568
Glades West	Public	PK	2586 County Road 731	Labelle	33935	Hendry County	Glades	No	No	No	No	(863) 612-0783	4	0			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
The Alva School	Public	PK, KG-8	17500 Church Ave	Alva	33920	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 728-2494	1,214	55	22.2	50.7%	819 (67.5%)	39 (3.2%)	314 (25.9%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.7%)	69.8	643^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	71.5%		65.3	729^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%	86	68.0	59.0	56.0	57.0	49.0	55.0	86.0	76.0	69.0	66.0	34.0	62.0	67.0	51.0	64.0		61.0	$9,132	$1,390	$7,742
Lehigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Schoolside Dr	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-2477	1,227	62	19.9	76.0%	184 (15.0%)	164 (13.4%)	827 (67.4%)	6 (0.5%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.3%)	25.9	1741^st of 2256 public elementary schools	22.8%		26.5	1696^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.3%	45	46.0	29.0	43.0				53.0	36.0	39.0				44.0					$10,664	$2,472	$8,193
Amanecer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	641 Sunrise Blvd	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(239) 301-1710	991	30	33.0	68.8%	161 (16.2%)	192 (19.4%)	595 (60.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (3.6%)								(n/a)	33.0	30.0	26.0				40.0	27.0	26.0				24.0
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	49 Homestead Rd S	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(239) 303-3003	1,741	102	17.1	69.7%	263 (15.1%)	318 (18.3%)	1,092 (62.7%)	11 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	54 (3.1%)	35.8	1465^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.1%		35.9	1442^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%	23	40.0	38.0	55.0	48.0	48.0	48.0	49.0	39.0	56.0	45.0	48.0	65.0	59.0	46.0	83.0	80.0	70.0	$10,518	$2,481	$8,037

Frequently Asked Questions about Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary

How many students attend Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary.

What district is Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary in?

Hendry

Is Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary a good school?

Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary ranks 1618^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Labelle Middle School
High : Labelle High School

What is the racial makeup of Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary?

Students at Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 22% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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