HOSFORD ELEMENTARY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LIBERTY
16864 NE SR 65
HOSFORD, FL 32334
355 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Hosford Elementary Junior High School, located in the rural community of Hosford, Florida, serves as a central hub for the educational needs of students in Liberty County. As a combined elementary and junior high facility, the school provides a continuous learning environment that spans from the early grades through middle school. The school operates as a key component of the Liberty County School District, focusing on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Hosford, often emphasizing a close relationship between faculty, families, and students. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, the school is able to offer a personalized approach to education, aiming to support individual student growth in a supportive and collaborative setting. For further information, including specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or school-wide announcements, parents and community members can visit their website at [hosfordschool.com](http://hosfordschool.com).
355
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    325 (91.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LIBERTY
Phone: (850)379-8480
Website: http://hosfordschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 38
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 46
Gender Ratio