Dunnellon Elementary School

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Dunnellon Elementary School ranks 1605 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Dunnellon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Dunnellon, Florida, with a student population of 580. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dunnellon Elementary School faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 16.5% in 2018-2019 to 30.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average of 16.5%. The school's test scores are generally below the Marion district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.36% to 63.64% over the past three school years, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, both within the Marion district and the neighboring Citrus district, Dunnellon Elementary School appears to be underperforming. For instance, Saddlewood Elementary and Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary, both within the Marion district, have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, schools like Forest Ridge Elementary, Hernando Elementary, and Citrus Springs Elementary in the Citrus district outperform Dunnellon Elementary School in these areas. The data also includes Ina A. Colen Academy, a public charter school located near Dunnellon Elementary, which stands out with significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Dunnellon and the other nearby public schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10235 SW 180th Avenue Rd
Dunnellon, FL 34432

(352) 465-6710

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
1605^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,910

Students who attend Dunnellon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dunnellon Middle School
High:	Dunnellon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 640

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

Hispanic:

30.9%

African American:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunnellon Elementary School ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.57. (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 (56.4%), Hispanic (30.9%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunnellon Elementary School is 17.2, which is the 18^th best among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Dunnellon Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunnellon Elementary School is $10,910, which is the 17^th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunnellon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	69.35	527^th	1688	68.8%
2007	66.91	619^th	1786	65.3%
2008	55.85	835^th	1789	53.3%
2009	50.35	973^rd	1847	47.3%
2010	54.04	954^th	1919	50.3%
2011	49.97	1046^th	1985	47.3%
2012	48.30	1032^nd	1984	48.0%
2013	37.17	1300^th	2029	35.9%
2014	38.40	1298^th	2064	37.1%
2016	41.37	1232^nd	2087	41.0%
2017	42.13	1227^th	2112	41.9%
2018	33.73	1435^th	2118	32.2%
2019	37.79	1371^st	2182	37.2%
2021	44.13	1212^th	2247	46.1%
2022	38.57	1364^th	2219	38.5%
2023	35.43	1459^th	2240	34.9%
2024	30.57	1605^th	2256	28.9%

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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 Dunnellon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	267	111	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1995	402	112	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
1996	402	112	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
1997	411	113	2	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	544
1998	501	134	1	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	666
1999	538	121	2	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	692
2000	506	108	5	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	645
2001	480	103	4	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
2002	505	74	5	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	625
2003	505	74	5	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	625
2004	523	82	5	41	4	n/a	n/a	0	655
2005	526	83	5	55	4	n/a	n/a	0	673
2006	556	80	4	60	7	n/a	n/a	0	707
2007	470	86	3	87	6	n/a	n/a	46	698
2008	460	96	3	128	6	n/a	n/a	51	744
2009	441	102	4	118	4	n/a	n/a	54	723
2010	485	97	6	96	4	n/a	n/a	48	736
2011	397	74	8	128	7	0	33	0	647
2012	433	72	10	136	6	0	28	0	685
2013	433	83	8	131	3	0	28	0	686
2014	448	71	5	127	6	0	23	0	680
2015	469	64	5	134	2	0	28	0	702
2016	386	50	4	118	3	0	21	0	582
2017	378	42	6	134	3	0	25	0	588
2018	355	50	4	135	3	0	27	0	574
2019	334	44	5	139	0	1	30	0	553
2020	366	43	4	144	4	1	34	0	596
2021	333	48	2	144	3	1	30	0	561
2022	348	44	3	132	2	1	30	0	560
2023	336	42	3	160	3	1	35	0	580
2024	361	44	3	198	4	1	29	0	640

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 Dunnellon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	393	23.0	17.1	49.4
1995	533	27.0	19.7	50.3
1996	533	27.0	19.7	50.3
1997	544	30.0	18.1	52.8
1998	666	36.0	18.5	52.3
1999	692	37.0	18.7	63.3
2000	645	37.0	17.4	62.8
2001	615	36.0	17.1	65.7
2002	625	35.0	17.9	69.3
2003	625	35.0	17.9	69.3
2004	655	39.0	16.8	64
2005	673	38.0	17.7	65.1
2006	707	41.0	17.2	60.5
2007	698	48.0	14.5	61.5
2008	744	52.0	14.3	65.9
2009	723	54.3	14.8	65
2010	736	46.0	16.0	74.9
2011	647	47.0	13.7	66.3
2012	685	46.0	14.8	72.4
2013	686	47.0	14.5	75.4
2014	680	40.0	17.0	43.5
2015	702	43.0	16.3	64
2016	582	40.0	14.5	65.3
2017	588	38.0	15.4	62.1
2018	574	40.0	14.3	67.4
2019	553	38.0	14.5	56.4
2020	596	38.0	15.6	59.7
2021	561	38.0	14.7	63.6
2022	560	34.0	16.4	60.4
2023	580	34.0	17.0	61.4
2024	640	37.0	17.2	58.9

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 Dunnellon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	393	23.0	17.1	49.4
1995	533	27.0	19.7	50.3
1996	533	27.0	19.7	50.3
1997	544	30.0	18.1	52.8
1998	666	36.0	18.5	52.3
1999	692	37.0	18.7	63.3
2000	645	37.0	17.4	62.8
2001	615	36.0	17.1	65.7
2002	625	35.0	17.9	69.3
2003	625	35.0	17.9	69.3
2004	655	39.0	16.8	64
2005	673	38.0	17.7	65.1
2006	707	41.0	17.2	60.5
2007	698	48.0	14.5	61.5
2008	744	52.0	14.3	65.9
2009	723	54.3	14.8	65
2010	736	46.0	16.0	74.9
2011	647	47.0	13.7	66.3
2012	685	46.0	14.8	72.4
2013	686	47.0	14.5	75.4
2014	680	40.0	17.0	43.5
2015	702	43.0	16.3	64
2016	582	40.0	14.5	65.3
2017	588	38.0	15.4	62.1
2018	574	40.0	14.3	67.4
2019	553	38.0	14.5	56.4
2020	596	38.0	15.6	59.7
2021	561	38.0	14.7	63.6
2022	560	34.0	16.4	60.4
2023	580	34.0	17.0	61.4
2024	640	37.0	17.2	58.9

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 Dunnellon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$822 (9.1%)	$8,216 (90.9%)	$9,038
2019	$665 (7.0%)	$8,848 (93.0%)	$9,513
2020	$655 (7.2%)	$8,406 (92.8%)	$9,060
2021	$941 (9.5%)	$8,999 (90.5%)	$9,940
2022	$1,544 (14.5%)	$9,116 (85.5%)	$10,660
2023	$1,936 (17.7%)	$8,973 (82.2%)	$10,910

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunnellon Elementary School

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 1371^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1459^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunnellon Elementary School)	52	39	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	44	42	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunnellon Elementary School)	70	47	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunnellon Elementary School)	53	60	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunnellon Elementary School)	49	60	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	54	58	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunnellon Elementary School)	43	49	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	43	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunnellon Elementary School)	44	37	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	45	46	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dunnellon Elementary School)	41	53	12%
5th Grade Science (Marion)	44	43	1%
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	553	580	4.9%
African American	44	42	4.5%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	139	160	15.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	334	336	0.6%
Two or More Races	30	35	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.4%	61.4%	5%

Schools Near Dunnellon 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)	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 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	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dunnellon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10235 SW 180th Avenue Rd	Dunnellon	34432	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6710	640	37	17.2	58.9%	361 (56.4%)	44 (6.9%)	198 (30.9%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.5%)	30.6	1605^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.9%		35.4	1459^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.9%	146	36.0	38.0	52.0			38.0	38.0	60.0				48.0		$10,910	$1,936	$8,973
Romeo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19550 SW 36th St	Dunnellon	34431	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6700	737	42	17.5	73.0%	343 (46.5%)	33 (4.5%)	324 (44.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.3%)	21.5	1865^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.3%		26.9	1683^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.9%	182	38.0	36.0	38.0			55.0	37.0	32.0				35.0		$10,245	$1,884	$8,360
Central Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	185 W Citrus Springs Blvd	Citrus Springs	34434	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-3833	764	42	18.1	59.3%	552 (72.3%)	47 (6.2%)	99 (13.0%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.9%)	39.1	1365^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.5%		51.7	1056^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.9%	309	48.0	49.0	56.0			56.0	39.0	48.0				43.0		$10,224	$2,045	$8,179
Citrus Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3570 W Century Blvd	Citrus Springs	34433	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-4079	856	46	18.7	67.2%	600 (70.1%)	52 (6.1%)	129 (15.1%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (7.6%)	39.4	1359^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.8%		42.1	1281^st of 2240 public elementary schools	42.8%	78	51.0	47.0	50.0			59.0	43.0	46.0				44.0		$9,667	$1,988	$7,680
Forest Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd	Hernando	34442	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 527-1808	698	38	18.3	61.7%	451 (64.6%)	25 (3.6%)	143 (20.5%)	28 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (6.9%)	55.9	946^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.1%		56.6	935^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.3%	11	61.0	58.0	53.0			67.0	64.0	49.0				45.0		$10,486	$1,747	$8,739
Ina A.Colen Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5080 SW 66th Ct. Rd.	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 304-6787	435	26	16.7	15.4%	222 (51.0%)	20 (4.6%)	143 (32.9%)	18 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.4%)	78.6	444^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.3%					(n/a)	77.0	57.0	67.0	69.0	65.0	89.0	82.0	65.0	80.0	78.0	100.0	51.0	76.0	$22,539	$80	$22,459
Hernando Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2975 E Trailblazer Ln	Hernando	34442	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1833	785	49	15.9	66.0%	585 (74.5%)	36 (4.6%)	99 (12.6%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.8%)	56.7	930^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.8%		61.1	815^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.6%	115	58.0	50.0	50.0			71.0	63.0	54.0				53.0		$10,193	$2,293	$7,901
Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4397 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7900	970	55	17.6	53.3%	350 (36.1%)	134 (13.8%)	390 (40.2%)	36 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	56 (5.8%)	55.8	950^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.9%		54.4	985^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.0%	35	59.0	55.0	52.0			55.0	71.0	54.0				52.0		$10,551	$1,861	$8,691
Marion Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	280 Marion Oaks Trl	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7975	1,050	69	15.2	66.4%	321 (30.6%)	161 (15.3%)	493 (47.0%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	59 (5.6%)	22.7	1829^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.9%		21.3	1861^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.9%	32	34.0	33.0	42.0			41.0	45.0	46.0				38.0		$11,680	$2,501	$9,179
Sunrise Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	375 Marion Oaks Crse	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6200	1,275	69	18.4	66.5%	216 (16.9%)	347 (27.2%)	643 (50.4%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.6%)	15.7	2016^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.6%		22.3	1821^st of 2240 public elementary schools	18.7%	195	36.0	38.0	30.0			46.0	40.0	27.0				25.0		$9,875	$1,893	$7,982

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunnellon Elementary School

How many students attend Dunnellon Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended Dunnellon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dunnellon Elementary School?

Students at Dunnellon Elementary School are 56% White, 31% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Dunnellon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dunnellon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dunnellon Middle School
High : Dunnellon High School

What district is Dunnellon Elementary School in?

Marion

Is Dunnellon Elementary School a good school?

Dunnellon Elementary School ranks 1605^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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