Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Niblack Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Niblack Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Niblack Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Niblack Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niblack Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1262 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
83%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niblack Elementary School's ranking?
Niblack Elementary School is ranked #1262 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Niblack Elementary School often compared to?
Niblack Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Niblack Elementary School?
307 students attend Niblack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Niblack Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niblack Elementary School?
Niblack Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Niblack Elementary School offer ?
Niblack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Niblack Elementary School part of?
Niblack Elementary School is part of Columbia School District.
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