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Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 6% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Weirsdale, Florida, with 572 students enrolled. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 62 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 42.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 30% of 5th graders were proficient in science, compared to 43% in the district and 55% statewide. Additionally, Stanton-Weirsdale has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.4% to 72.03% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Greenway Elementary School, Emerald Shores Elementary School, and Belleview Elementary School.

Despite spending more per student ($11,772 in 2023-2024) compared to the nearby schools, Stanton-Weirsdale's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 997 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 2,123 out of 2,258 in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate how it allocates its resources to better support student learning. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic and attendance issues could also be crucial for improving student outcomes at Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School.

588

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,933

Per pupil spending ?

70.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16705 SE 134th Ter
Weirsdale, FL 32195

(352) 671-6150

District: Marion

Students who attend Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Weir Middle School
High:	Lake Weir High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

Hispanic:

22.8%

African American:

7.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 52nd percentile in 2014 → 6th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (33% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg48%

Florida avg58%

2,123^rd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 30 pts since 2016

From bottom 36% (2016) to bottom 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 32Elementary Schools in the Marion

62^nd of 67Marion among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	11.1	2123 of 2258	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	19.2	1928 of 2256	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.9	2006 of 2240	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.8	1860 of 2219	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.2	1562 of 2247	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.0	1638 of 2182	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.2	1594 of 2118	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	33.3	1410 of 2112	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.6	1326 of 2087	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.6	997 of 2064	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.1	718 of 2029	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.0	856 of 1984	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.5	991 of 1985	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	42.2	1192 of 1919	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.8	1007 of 1847	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.8	618 of 1789	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.2	692 of 1786	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	47.2	914 of 1688	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts35%-21 vs state

Math32%-28 vs state

Science30%-25 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, July 14, 2016

My kids loved their teachers. The teachers take time out to contact me if there is something going on with my child and I appreciate that. My kids excel under the watchful eye of the teacher and myself. I love the school, activites for the children and the compassion the teachers have for their students. Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, October 7, 2013

If you are wanting an excellent elementary school for your child, please consider this school. The children learn to respect each other, proper conduct for a learning environment and excellent educational tools for life. Although the environment has appropriate discipline for an excellent learning situation, the caring and fun is still very important. I have been a certified teacher in the state of Florida and recommend this school highly. The Principal Ms. Sandy is amazing! Close Quote

Schools Near Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)				Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16705 SE 134th Ter	Weirsdale	32195	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6150	588	35	16.8	70.6%	369 (62.8%)	46 (7.8%)	134 (22.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.6%)	11.1	2123^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	6.0%		19.2	1928^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.5%	195	29.0	41.0	35.0		28.0	36.0	33.0		30.0	$11,933	$1,500	$10,433
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School	Public	PK, KG-5	695 Rolling Acres Rd	Lady Lake	32159	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 751-0111	740	48	15.4	56.5%	340 (45.9%)	129 (17.4%)	200 (27.0%)	12 (1.6%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (6.9%)	66.7	721^st of 2258 public elementary schools	68.1%		61.8	826^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.4%	105	69.0	66.0	54.0		77.0	68.0	67.0		49.0	$12,058	$1,374	$10,684
Harbour View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8445 SE 147th Pl	Summerfield	34491	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6110	833	50	16.6	65.5%	412 (49.5%)	62 (7.4%)	306 (36.7%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.2%)	14.1	2058^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.9%		19.6	1910^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.3%	148	30.0	42.0	36.0		30.0	53.0	21.0		35.0	$12,582	$1,553	$11,030
The Villages Charter School Autism Center LLC	Public, Charter	K-5	420 Villages Campus Cir 420	The Villages	32162	Sumter County	Sumter	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 259-6868	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fruitland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	304 W Fountain St	Fruitland Park	34731	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-2693	688	46	14.9	58.9%	307 (44.6%)	148 (21.5%)	173 (25.1%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.5%)	42 (6.1%)	19	1939^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.1%		18.5	1943^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.9%	4	28.0	35.0	38.0		50.0	46.0	34.0		48.0	$12,588	$1,485	$11,103
Emerald Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	404 Emerald Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4800	696	38	18.3	71.7%	262 (37.6%)	178 (25.6%)	194 (27.9%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.6%)	19.3	1934^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.3%		13.3	2077^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.9%	143	40.0	32.0	45.0		52.0	32.0	34.0		42.0	$11,349	$1,445	$9,903
Belleview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5556 SE County Highway 484	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6100	681	42	16.2	67.4%	370 (54.3%)	72 (10.6%)	199 (29.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.1%)	28.3	1693^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	25.0%		27	1710^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%	17	50.0	58.0	38.0		43.0	49.0	42.0		40.0	$11,217	$1,327	$9,890
Wildwood Intermediate School	Public	3-6	200 Cleveland Ave	Wildwood	34785	Sumter County	Sumter	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 748-1510	409	22	18.5	53.5%	127 (31.1%)	135 (33.0%)	112 (27.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.1%)	41.3	1318^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.6%					(n/a)		49.0	57.0	61.0		62.0	37.0	54.0	44.0	$13,461	$1,605	$11,856
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center	Public	PK, KG-2	3101 Schoolview St	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-5757	242	23	10.5	61.2%	45 (18.6%)	110 (45.5%)	71 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)								(n/a)
Wildwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Huey St	Wildwood	34785	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 748-3353	678	42	16.1	47.1%	229 (33.8%)	231 (34.1%)	148 (21.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (9.0%)								(n/a)	72.0				78.0					$14,330	$1,870	$12,461

Frequently Asked Questions about Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School

Is Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School a good school?

Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 588 students attended Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School.

What district is Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School in?

Marion

What is the racial makeup of Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School?

Students at Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School are 63% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Weir Middle School
High : Lake Weir High School

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