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Chiefland Elementary School

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Chiefland Elementary School ranks 1647 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1647^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 26% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Chiefland Elementary School in Chiefland, FL, serves 725 students in grades PK-5 within the Levy County School District, a high-poverty area where 66.5% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most pressing challenge at Chiefland Elementary is a chronic absenteeism crisis: 41.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, far exceeding the state average of 31.4% and rates at nearby schools like Trenton Elementary School (23.1%) and Bell Elementary School (27.0%). This persistent issue—with rates above 36% for three consecutive years—is likely a major factor behind the school's low academic performance. Academically, Chiefland shows a "3rd Grade Peak" phenomenon: 64% of 3rd graders were proficient in math in the 2025-2026 school year, nearly matching the state average of 66%, but proficiency drops sharply to 39% in 5th grade, compared to the state average of 62%. A similar decline occurs in English Language Arts, suggesting the school struggles to sustain early gains through upper elementary grades.

Despite these challenges, there are bright spots. Chiefland's 5th Grade Science scores have occasionally exceeded the district average, as in 2022-2023 when 49% of students were proficient versus the district's 42%. The school's per-student spending of $10,738 is lower than high-performing Gilchrist County schools like Trenton ($12,761) and Bell ($12,288), highlighting how district-level resources and culture—Gilchrist County ranks 6th in Florida versus Levy's 47th—can influence outcomes. For parents, the data suggests that addressing absenteeism is the most impactful step the school could take to improve student achievement, while the strong 3rd grade math results indicate effective early instruction that could be built upon.

725

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,738

Per pupil spending ?

66.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1205 NW 4th Ave
Chiefland, FL 32626

(352) 493-6040

District: Levy

Students who attend Chiefland Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Chiefland Middle High School
	Levy Virtual Franchise

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.7%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Hispanic:

9.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 29th percentile in 2016 → 26th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (51% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 31% Florida)

!Science scores 16 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg50%

Florida avg62%

1,647^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Elementary Schools in the Levy

47^th of 70Levy 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
2026	30.9	1647 of 2240	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.8	1395 of 2258	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.5	1528 of 2256	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.0	1303 of 2240	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.0	1317 of 2219	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.0	1129 of 2247	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.2	1658 of 2182	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.0	1736 of 2118	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	33.5	1405 of 2112	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.8	1490 of 2087	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	30.6	1498 of 2064	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	35.9	1330 of 2029	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	28.6	1480 of 1984	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	44.3	1174 of 1985	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.1	1012 of 1919	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	36.6	1265 of 1847	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.1	1022 of 1789	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.2	996 of 1786	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.8	924 of 1688	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts54%-6 vs state

Math50%-14 vs state

Science44%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Chiefland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 NW 4th Ave	Chiefland	32626	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 493-6040	725	40	18.1	66.5%	505 (69.7%)	63 (8.7%)	70 (9.7%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (10.3%)	30.9	1647^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.5%		38.8	1395^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.2%	252	61.0	48.0	54.0	64.0	54.0	39.0	44.0	$10,738	$1,542	$9,196
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	132	10	13.2	72.7%	97 (73.5%)	4 (3.0%)	25 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	24.7	1796^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.8%		36.6	1462^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	35.3%	334	40.0	35.0	41.0	73.0	60.0	41.0	41.0	$10,170	$781	$9,390
Trenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 SW State Road 26	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 463-3224	779	45	17.3	52.0%	572 (73.4%)	48 (6.2%)	113 (14.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.6%)	66.5	716^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.0%		68.9	668^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.4%	48	61.0	66.0	71.0	75.0	79.0	65.0	59.0	$12,761	$1,610	$11,151
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)
Old Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	221 SE 136th Ave	Old Town	32680	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 541-6253	517	27	19.1	70.8%	480 (92.8%)	13 (2.5%)	20 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)								(n/a)	63.0			77.0				$11,405	$2,049	$9,355
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ishie Ave	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 486-5281	586	33	17.8	66.4%	378 (64.5%)	47 (8.0%)	121 (20.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.5%)	17.6	1983^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.5%		34.7	1503^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	33.4%	480	39.0	44.0	53.0	41.0	40.0	45.0	42.0	$11,663	$1,498	$10,165
James M. Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	815 SE 351 Hwy	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 541-6251	563	30	18.7	71.9%	434 (77.1%)	45 (8.0%)	39 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (7.6%)								(n/a)								$10,149	$1,874	$8,275
Bell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2771 E Bell Ave	Bell	32619	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 463-3275	656	37	17.6	51.4%	534 (81.4%)	14 (2.1%)	92 (14.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	53.9	1048^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.2%		53.3	1033^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	54.3%	15	86.0	52.0	54.0	90.0	61.0	48.0	57.0	$12,288	$1,480	$10,808
Kinder Cub School Inc	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	149 NE 221st Ave	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 498-0002	121	5	24.2	78.5%	83 (68.6%)	33 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)								(n/a)								$9,826	$00	$9,826
Newberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	25705 SW 15th Ave	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 472-1100	651	38	16.9	41.6%	306 (47.0%)	151 (23.2%)	122 (18.7%)	22 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.7%)	39.8	1407^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.2%		57.2	944^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.2%	463	66.0	54.0		58.0	52.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Chiefland Elementary School

How many students attend Chiefland Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 725 students attended Chiefland Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chiefland Elementary School?

Students at Chiefland Elementary School are 70% White, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Chiefland Elementary School attend?

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

High : Chiefland Middle High School
High : Levy Virtual Franchise

Is Chiefland Elementary School a good school?

Chiefland Elementary School ranks 1647^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Chiefland Elementary School in?

Levy

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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