The Old Fort Braden School is a historic school in Fort Braden, Florida. It is located on State Road 20, 18 miles west of Tallahassee. On April 14, 1994, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fort Braden School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Braden School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fort Braden School's student population of 668 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Fort Braden School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Braden School is 0.65, 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
#2943 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
38%
Black
11%
21%
White
47%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Braden School's ranking?
Fort Braden School is ranked #2943 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort Braden School often compared to?
Fort Braden Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilchrist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fort Braden School?
668 students attend Fort Braden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fort Braden School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Braden School?
Fort Braden School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Braden School offer ?
Fort Braden School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Braden School part of?
Fort Braden School is part of Leon School District.
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