BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/bucklake

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buck Lake Elementary School, located in the eastern portion of Tallahassee, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Leon County School District. Situated on Pedrick Road, the school functions as a core community hub for the surrounding residential neighborhoods, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its focus on academic excellence and holistic development, the school emphasizes foundational learning while integrating technology and creative enrichment into the classroom environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Buck Lake Elementary is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on parent and community involvement. The school maintains a robust partnership with families through an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and various school-wide events that foster a sense of belonging and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive and collaborative culture, the administration and faculty aim to provide a safe, nurturing space that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

730

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	56
Black	99
Asian	89
Two or More	44

White
442 (60.5 %)
Black
99 (13.6 %)
Asian
89 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
56 (7.7 %)
Two or More
44 (6.0 %)

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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-6133
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/bucklake
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	136
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	125
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	358	49%
Male	372	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)