Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Layer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Layer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Layer Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Layer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Layer Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#879 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
38%
38%
Black
12%
21%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Layer Elementary School's ranking?
Layer Elementary School is ranked #879 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Layer Elementary School often compared to?
Layer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Layer Elementary School?
543 students attend Layer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Layer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Layer Elementary School?
Layer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Layer Elementary School offer ?
Layer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Layer Elementary School part of?
Layer Elementary School is part of Seminole School District.
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