Clermont Elementary School

Clermont Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Clermont, Florida, with a student population of 572 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 29 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clermont Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 30.59% White, 23.6% African American, 35.31% Hispanic, 3.32% Asian, and 6.82% two or more races. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 35.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state and district averages, as well as most nearby schools. Academically, Clermont Elementary's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 5th-grade science proficiency at 29%, compared to the district's 52% and the state's 51%.

When comparing Clermont Elementary to nearby schools like Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Imagine Schools At South Lake, and Cypress Ridge Elementary, it becomes evident that Clermont Elementary is underperforming academically. These nearby schools have significantly higher test scores and state rankings. Additionally, Clermont Elementary's per-student spending has decreased from $12,834 in 2020-2021 to $10,722 in 2022-2023, which may be impacting the school's ability to provide necessary resources and support for its students.