Bronson Elementary School

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Bronson Elementary School ranks 1221 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bronson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Bronson, Florida, with 602 students. The school is part of the Levy District, which is ranked 29 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bronson Elementary School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 35.3% compared to the state average of 21.1% and lower test scores than the state and Levy District averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. However, the school's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate of 68% was higher than the Levy District's 59% and the state's 60%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 74.42% of students qualifying, which is significantly higher than the state average.

While Bronson Elementary School's performance is generally lower than the state and Levy District averages, it is worth noting that some nearby schools, such as Chiefland Elementary and Williston Elementary, also struggle with similar challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores. Addressing these issues may require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions to improve attendance, academic support, and community engagement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

400 Ishie Ave
Bronson, FL 32621

(352) 486-5281

District: Levy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1221^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,226

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 606

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.9%

Hispanic:

20.1%

African American:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bronson Elementary School ranks worse than 54.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Levy School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.88. (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: White (64.9%), Hispanic (20.1%), African American (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Levy School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bronson Elementary School is 17.9, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Levy School District. (See more...)

Compare Bronson Elementary School employs 33.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronson Elementary School is $10,226, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Levy School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Levy:

SchoolDigger ranks Levy 29^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bronson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	44.70	977^th	1688	42.1%
2007	29.47	1329^th	1786	25.6%
2008	44.53	1053^rd	1789	41.1%
2009	43.09	1123^rd	1847	39.2%
2010	33.27	1374^th	1919	28.4%
2011	29.94	1502^nd	1985	24.3%
2012	34.84	1321^st	1984	33.4%
2013	36.94	1309^th	2029	35.5%
2014	49.74	1030^th	2064	50.1%
2016	49.07	1062^nd	2087	49.1%
2017	61.59	799^th	2112	62.2%
2018	38.03	1343^rd	2118	36.6%
2019	31.33	1558^th	2182	28.6%
2021	30.18	1564^th	2247	30.4%
2022	39.86	1322^nd	2219	40.4%
2023	45.48	1200^th	2240	46.4%
2024	44.88	1221^st	2256	45.9%

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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 Bronson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	390	77	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	483
1994	455	74	1	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	557
1995	499	71	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1996	499	71	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1997	533	74	3	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	637
1998	542	79	2	46	3	n/a	n/a	0	672
1999	554	76	2	49	1	n/a	n/a	0	682
2000	585	66	2	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
2001	576	63	2	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	685
2002	528	56	0	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
2003	528	56	0	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
2004	513	59	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	638
2005	472	60	1	67	2	n/a	n/a	0	602
2006	481	63	1	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
2007	510	83	1	79	0	n/a	n/a	13	686
2008	470	88	2	92	0	n/a	n/a	15	667
2009	446	84	2	78	0	n/a	n/a	20	630
2010	446	70	3	65	0	n/a	n/a	15	599
2011	431	63	1	75	4	0	24	0	598
2012	441	53	1	60	4	0	12	0	571
2013	453	51	1	45	4	0	14	0	568
2014	474	58	3	33	4	0	15	0	587
2015	424	49	2	88	3	0	14	0	580
2016	441	59	2	89	1	0	17	0	609
2017	454	41	0	82	1	1	25	0	604
2018	436	38	0	95	1	1	34	0	605
2019	435	51	0	88	0	1	28	0	603
2020	414	47	0	85	1	0	28	0	575
2021	386	49	1	78	2	0	22	0	538
2022	399	48	0	100	1	0	29	0	577
2023	412	42	2	107	1	0	38	0	602
2024	393	51	2	122	1	0	37	0	606

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 Bronson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	483	40.0	12.1	28.6
1994	557	40.0	13.9	61.8
1995	589	38.0	15.5	53
1996	589	38.0	15.5	53
1997	637	42.0	15.2	45.7
1998	672	41.0	16.4	58
1999	682	44.0	15.5	71.1
2000	705	47.0	15.0	67.2
2001	685	50.0	13.7	71.5
2002	634	45.0	14.1	70
2003	634	45.0	14.1	70
2004	638	49.0	13.0	75.7
2005	602	46.0	13.1	71.4
2006	617	46.0	13.4	72
2007	686	46.0	14.9	70.9
2008	667	45.0	14.8	78.8
2009	630	50.0	14.0	80.7
2010	599	40.0	14.9	80.8
2011	598	40.6	14.7	80.4
2012	571	34.9	16.3	79.7
2013	568	36.0	15.7	81
2014	587	36.0	16.3	53.3
2015	580	35.0	16.5	59.8
2016	609	37.0	16.4	69.6
2017	604	39.0	15.4	67.2
2018	605	34.0	17.7	70.6
2019	603	34.3	17.5	62.5
2020	575	34.3	16.7	69.7
2021	538	32.3	16.6	73.6
2022	577	31.2	18.4	76.1
2023	602	30.7	19.5	74.4
2024	606	33.8	17.9	77.2

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 Bronson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	483	40.0	12.1	28.6
1994	557	40.0	13.9	61.8
1995	589	38.0	15.5	53
1996	589	38.0	15.5	53
1997	637	42.0	15.2	45.7
1998	672	41.0	16.4	58
1999	682	44.0	15.5	71.1
2000	705	47.0	15.0	67.2
2001	685	50.0	13.7	71.5
2002	634	45.0	14.1	70
2003	634	45.0	14.1	70
2004	638	49.0	13.0	75.7
2005	602	46.0	13.1	71.4
2006	617	46.0	13.4	72
2007	686	46.0	14.9	70.9
2008	667	45.0	14.8	78.8
2009	630	50.0	14.0	80.7
2010	599	40.0	14.9	80.8
2011	598	40.6	14.7	80.4
2012	571	34.9	16.3	79.7
2013	568	36.0	15.7	81
2014	587	36.0	16.3	53.3
2015	580	35.0	16.5	59.8
2016	609	37.0	16.4	69.6
2017	604	39.0	15.4	67.2
2018	605	34.0	17.7	70.6
2019	603	34.3	17.5	62.5
2020	575	34.3	16.7	69.7
2021	538	32.3	16.6	73.6
2022	577	31.2	18.4	76.1
2023	602	30.7	19.5	74.4
2024	606	33.8	17.9	77.2

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 Bronson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$721 (9.3%)	$7,006 (90.7%)	$7,727
2019	$783 (9.5%)	$7,491 (90.5%)	$8,274
2020	$1,046 (11.8%)	$7,849 (88.2%)	$8,895
2021	$1,089 (11.8%)	$8,152 (88.2%)	$9,242
2022	$1,777 (18.1%)	$8,050 (81.9%)	$9,827
2023	$1,736 (17.0%)	$8,490 (83.0%)	$10,226

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bronson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1558^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1200^th of 2240 Elementary schools	17.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)	39	47	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Levy)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)	44	49	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Levy)	55	55
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)	49	59	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Levy)	48	55	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)	60	71	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Levy)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)	45	40	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Levy)	44	43	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)	51	36	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Levy)	53	39	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Bronson Elementary School)	45	35	10%
5th Grade Science (Levy)	49	42	7%
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	603	602	0.2%
African American	51	42	17.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	88	107	21.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	435	412	5.3%
Two or More Races	28	38	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.5%	74.4%	11.9%

Schools Near Bronson 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
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ishie Ave	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 486-5281	606	34	17.9	77.2%	393 (64.9%)	51 (8.4%)	122 (20.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.1%)	44.9	1221^st of 2256 public elementary schools	45.9%		45.5	1200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.4%	21	47.0	48.0	59.0	68.0	53.0	41.0	42.0	$10,226	$1,736	$8,490
Archer Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14533 SW 170th St	Archer	32618	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 495-2111	431	31	14.0	58.7%	236 (54.8%)	103 (23.9%)	51 (11.8%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.9%)	48.9	1117^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.5%		59.8	846^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.2%	271	69.0	54.0	44.0	68.0	49.0	45.0	48.0	$12,078	$1,941	$10,137
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	130 SW 3rd St	Williston	32696	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 528-3341	650	35	18.4	72.0%	305 (46.9%)	131 (20.2%)	155 (23.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.6%)								(n/a)								$9,798	$1,695	$8,104
Newberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	25705 SW 15th Ave	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 472-1100	645	40	16.0	45.7%	323 (50.1%)	151 (23.4%)	105 (16.3%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.2%)	56.1	942^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	58.2%		40.1	1336^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.4%	394	68.0	50.0		59.0	56.0			$10,248	$1,722	$8,526
Williston Elementary School	Public	3-5	801 S Main St	Williston	32696	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 528-6030	510	24	21.2	72.5%	257 (50.4%)	85 (16.7%)	127 (24.9%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.7%)	32.5	1548^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.4%		43.9	1231^st of 2240 public elementary schools	45.0%	317	52.0	36.0	46.0	54.0	38.0	43.0	48.0	$9,471	$1,555	$7,917
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3999 SW 122nd St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6717	637	44	14.5	73.0%	117 (18.4%)	284 (44.6%)	154 (24.2%)	20 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (9.6%)	21.7	1862^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.5%		12	2103^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	6.1%	241	47.0	33.0	35.0	45.0	39.0	31.0	41.0	$10,911	$2,228	$8,684
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
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
Healthy Learning Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	13505 West Newberry Rd	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 372-2279	108	8	14.2	18.5%	77 (71.3%)	6 (5.6%)	14 (13.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.4%)	78.5	447^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.2%		82.8	345^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.6%	102	79.0	59.0	78.0	58.0	71.0	72.0	72.0	$8,234	$132	$8,101
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bronson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bronson Elementary School?

Students at Bronson Elementary School are 65% White, 20% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bronson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 606 students attended Bronson Elementary School.

What district is Bronson Elementary School in?

Levy

Is Bronson Elementary School a good school?

Bronson Elementary School ranks 1221^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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