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How many students were enrolled in fifth-grade in 2023-24 school year in FSU Lab Schools?

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FSU Lab Schools' fifth-grade had the highest student enrollment per grade in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Overall, there were 248 students enrolled in district’s fifth-grade in the 2023-24 school year, making up 9.6% of the student body in the district.

The number of students in the fifth-grade fell by 1.6% compared to the year before.

FSU Lab Schools also had a high enrollment for the fourth-grade, the second highest recorded in the district.

Within the district, The Pembroke Pines Florida had the most fifth-grade students in the 2023-24 school year. Florida State University School had the fewest.

Data showed that FSU Lab Schools enrolled a total of 2,571 students in the 2023-24 school year, the 15th lowest enrollment in Florida.

It was also ranked 15th lowest in the year before.

Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.

According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.

Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.

FSU Lab Schools Enrollment by Grade - Yearly Comparison
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Enrollment Numbers Among FSU Lab Schools in 2023-24 School Year
SchoolsNumber of Students
Florida State University School1,871
The Pembroke Pines Florida700
Total FSU Lab School District2,571

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