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Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2175^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 3% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School in Weirsdale, FL, serves 588 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Marion County School District, a district ranked in the bottom 10% statewide.

The most significant challenge facing Stanton-Weirsdale is an exceptionally high rate of chronic absenteeism. In the 2023-2024 school year, 42.6% of students were chronically absent, which is far worse than nearby Marion County schools like Emerald Shores Elementary School (35.4%) and Belleview Elementary School (32.8%), and well above the state average of 31.4%. This persistent issue, which has remained above 40% for four years, is a primary driver of the school's low academic performance. For example, only 29% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 46% in the district and 60% statewide. A slight bright spot is 5th-grade math, where 41% of students were proficient, showing a positive trend from the previous year.

The contrast with a nearby school highlights that these challenges are not purely geographic. Just 3.32 miles away, The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School ranks in the 50th percentile, while Stanton-Weirsdale ranks in the 3rd percentile. The performance gap is enormous: 72% of 5th graders at The Villages were proficient in science versus 35% at Stanton-Weirsdale. Notably, Stanton-Weirsdale spends $11,933 per student, which is higher than many of its Marion County peers and comparable to The Villages ($12,058), suggesting the issue is not a lack of funding but how resources are used to combat absenteeism and improve instruction. This points to a systemic issue within the Marion County district itself, as schools from neighboring Lake and Sumter counties consistently outperform their Marion County counterparts.

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 — 36th percentile in 2016 → 3rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (35% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (3rd percentile)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg52%

Florida avg62%

2,175^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 3%▼ down 34 pts since 2016

From bottom 36% (2016) to bottom 3% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd of 32Elementary Schools in the Marion

63^rd of 70Marion 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	7.7	2175 of 2240	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Math37%-28 vs state

Science35%-25 vs state

English Language Arts33%-27 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

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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 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%)	7.7	2175^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%		11.1	2123^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	6.0%	52	29.0	37.0	35.0		36.0	33.0	41.0		35.0	$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%)	51	1118^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.1%		66.7	721^st of 2258 public elementary schools	68.1%	397	63.0	55.0	60.0		61.0	52.0	67.0		72.0	$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%)	12.6	2087^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.8%		14.1	2058^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.9%	29	30.0	35.0	45.0		39.0	49.0	36.0		46.0	$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)	8.0				17.0
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%)	20.4	1914^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.6%		19	1939^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.1%	25	41.0	43.0	39.0		55.0	52.0	42.0		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%)	13.5	2071^st of 2240 public elementary schools	7.5%		19.3	1934^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.3%	137	33.0	42.0	47.0		39.0	48.0	37.0		39.0	$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%)	22.8	1852^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	17.3%		28.3	1693^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	25.0%	159	46.0	45.0	51.0		54.0	45.0	42.0		47.0	$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%)	42.3	1338^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.3%		41.3	1318^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.6%	20		54.0	57.0	67.0		75.0	46.0	48.0	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)	70.0				79.0					$14,330	$1,870	$12,461

Frequently Asked Questions about 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

Is Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School a good school?

Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.9% 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.

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