FORT BRADEN SCHOOL

FORT BRADEN SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEON school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 845 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, FORT BRADEN SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FORT BRADEN SCHOOL, located on Blountstown Highway in Tallahassee, is a public PK-8 institution serving the Leon County School District. As a "community school," it is known for providing a consistent educational environment that spans from early childhood through the middle school years, allowing students to remain in the same setting for the majority of their foundational education. The school emphasizes a close-knit, rural-community feel while delivering the standard academic curriculum required by the district.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on student development, incorporating a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By bridging the gap between elementary and middle school years, Fort Braden aims to foster strong teacher-student relationships and a supportive school culture. For more detailed information regarding their current academic performance, specific programs, or enrollment, you can visit their official page at [leonschools.net/fortbraden](https://www.leonschools.net/fortbraden).

For more information, contact FORT BRADEN SCHOOL at (850) 488-9374 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15100 BLOUNTSTOWN HWY
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32310-9306
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FORT BRADEN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 845 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEON
Total Students:
845
Teachers:
49
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 845 students

White
61.4%
Hispanic/Latino
20.6%
Black or African American
13.8%
Two or more races
3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.