Summary:
The Olustee-Eldorado area is home to two schools: Olustee-Eldorado Elementary School and Olustee-Eldorado High School, both part of the Olustee-Eldorado district. These schools face significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average graduation rates compared to the state.
Olustee-Eldorado Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 85.04%, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income student population. Both the elementary and high school have relatively low test scores, with only 11% of elementary students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 5% of high school students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 26% and 18%, respectively. Olustee-Eldorado High School also has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 82.2%, below the state average.
The small enrollment at both schools, especially the high school with only 37 students, may limit the range of educational opportunities and resources available to students. While the high school spends more per student than the elementary school, at $15,492 and $10,228 per student, respectively, the overall low academic performance suggests these resources are not being effectively utilized. Addressing the challenges faced by the Olustee-Eldorado schools will likely require a comprehensive approach to support the academic and socioeconomic needs of the community.
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