BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SUMTER school district, located in BUSHNELL, FL with about 740 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 44 teachers, BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 218 W Flannery Ave in Bushnell, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sumter County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to the needs of its young student body. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional growth, Bushnell Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Sumter County School District, emphasizing excellence, accountability, and the holistic development of every child. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, offering resources to stay informed about curriculum standards, school events, and district-wide initiatives. As a central part of the Bushnell community, the school plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of students in Sumter County.

For more information, contact BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 793-3501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

218 W FLANNERY AVE
BUSHNELL, FL 33513-5924
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BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUSHNELL, FL with about 740 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SUMTER
Total Students:
740
Teachers:
44
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

* 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 740 students

White
65.8%
Hispanic/Latino
15.0%
Black or African American
10.4%
Two or more races
6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.