Poinciana Elementary School

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Poinciana Elementary School ranks 1187 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Poinciana Elementary School is a public elementary school in Key West, Florida, serving 570 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Monroe School District, which is ranked 21 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Poinciana Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (33.33%) and Hispanic (37.54%) students. The school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 675 out of 2,247 Florida elementary schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 1,277 out of 2,240 in 2022-2023. Chronic absenteeism has also increased significantly, from 12.2% in 2019-2020 to 21.7% in 2022-2023. Poinciana Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (64.91%), and it spends the most per student ($17,433) among the nearby schools analyzed.

Poinciana Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Monroe district and Florida state averages, though there are some exceptions, such as 5th grade Math where the school's proficiency rate was 59%, higher than the district (45%) and on par with the state (55%). Nearby schools like Sugarloaf School and Sigsbee Charter School generally outperform Poinciana Elementary on test scores, while Gerald Adams Elementary has lower scores. These comparisons suggest that Poinciana Elementary's diverse student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may contribute to its lower academic performance, and the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1407 Kennedy Dr
Key West, FL 33040

(305) 293-1630

District: Monroe

SchoolDigger Rank:
1187^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,433

Students who attend Poinciana Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Key West High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.0%

Hispanic:

37.5%

White:

20.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Poinciana Elementary School ranks worse than 52.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Monroe School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.45. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Poinciana Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38%), Hispanic (37.5%), White (20.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poinciana Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 5^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Monroe School District. (See more...)

Compare Poinciana Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poinciana Elementary School is $17,433, which is the 3^rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Monroe School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Poinciana Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Monroe:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe 21^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Poinciana Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	82.39	254^th	1688	85.0%
2007	78.37	343^rd	1786	80.8%
2008	69.91	534^th	1789	70.2%
2009	62.92	713^th	1847	61.4%
2010	72.36	511^th	1919	73.4%
2011	67.53	664^th	1985	66.5%
2012	67.63	628^th	1984	68.3%
2013	56.69	867^th	2029	57.3%
2014	58.70	851^st	2064	58.8%
2016	51.13	1022^nd	2087	51.0%
2017	49.06	1077^th	2112	49.0%
2018	52.03	1001^st	2118	52.7%
2019	62.81	779^th	2182	64.3%
2021	68.44	675^th	2247	70.0%
2022	46.16	1156^th	2219	47.9%
2023	42.28	1277^th	2240	43.0%
2024	46.45	1187^th	2256	47.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Poinciana Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	393	25	5	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1989	424	30	10	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	535
1990	378	32	8	69	1	n/a	n/a	0	488
1991	393	47	8	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	505
1992	394	23	9	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	502
1993	398	39	8	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1994	441	36	6	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1995	510	32	8	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1996	510	32	8	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1997	490	30	7	87	2	n/a	n/a	0	616
1998	484	34	7	94	1	n/a	n/a	0	620
1999	457	31	12	109	2	n/a	n/a	0	611
2000	453	29	17	128	1	n/a	n/a	0	628
2001	416	26	14	135	2	n/a	n/a	0	593
2002	392	37	10	143	1	n/a	n/a	0	583
2003	392	37	10	143	1	n/a	n/a	0	583
2004	363	37	12	135	2	n/a	n/a	0	549
2005	347	42	13	128	6	n/a	n/a	0	536
2006	340	48	13	132	4	n/a	n/a	0	537
2007	307	47	14	141	5	n/a	n/a	23	537
2008	322	60	13	170	8	n/a	n/a	25	598
2009	315	67	17	190	5	n/a	n/a	17	611
2010	295	71	12	197	3	n/a	n/a	56	634
2011	286	79	13	240	2	0	28	0	648
2012	265	71	11	250	2	0	24	0	623
2013	237	86	13	251	2	1	22	0	612
2014	240	99	21	272	0	1	24	0	657
2015	235	115	21	267	0	1	24	0	663
2016	211	118	25	249	0	1	23	0	627
2017	203	113	27	239	1	1	22	0	606
2018	204	114	27	228	0	0	23	0	596
2019	199	115	21	219	0	0	23	0	577
2020	197	134	18	209	0	0	23	0	581
2021	190	135	11	178	0	0	18	0	532
2022	181	165	8	192	0	0	20	0	566
2023	141	190	6	214	0	0	19	0	570
2024	115	210	8	207	0	0	12	0	552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poinciana Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	483	24.0	20.1	18.6
1989	535	27.0	19.8	18.7
1990	488	29.0	16.8	19.1
1991	505	26.0	19.4	21.4
1992	502	25.0	20.0	19.9
1993	520	27.0	19.3	21.5
1994	563	0.0	0.0	23.4
1995	625	33.0	18.9	21.8
1996	625	33.0	18.9	21.8
1997	616	33.0	18.7	22.4
1998	620	37.0	16.8	24
1999	611	34.0	18.0	30.3
2000	628	33.0	19.0	31.8
2001	593	33.0	18.0	29.8
2002	583	37.0	15.8	32.1
2003	583	37.0	15.8	32.1
2004	549	33.0	16.6	32.1
2005	536	33.0	16.2	30.6
2006	537	35.0	15.3	34.3
2007	537	37.0	14.5	28.8
2008	598	40.0	15.0	33.3
2009	611	41.8	15.3	36.9
2010	634	42.0	15.1	52.2
2011	648	42.0	15.4	42.3
2012	623	37.5	16.5	45.3
2013	612	39.0	15.6	48.7
2014	657	38.0	17.2	48.7
2015	663	44.0	15.0	54.8
2016	627	48.0	13.0	50.7
2017	606	46.0	13.1	55.6
2018	596	49.0	12.1	70.8
2019	577	43.0	13.4	60.8
2020	581	43.0	13.5	55.2
2021	532	40.0	13.3	46.8
2022	566	42.0	13.4	40.8
2023	570	41.0	13.9	64.9
2024	552	42.0	13.1	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poinciana Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	483	24.0	20.1	18.6
1989	535	27.0	19.8	18.7
1990	488	29.0	16.8	19.1
1991	505	26.0	19.4	21.4
1992	502	25.0	20.0	19.9
1993	520	27.0	19.3	21.5
1994	563	0.0	0.0	23.4
1995	625	33.0	18.9	21.8
1996	625	33.0	18.9	21.8
1997	616	33.0	18.7	22.4
1998	620	37.0	16.8	24
1999	611	34.0	18.0	30.3
2000	628	33.0	19.0	31.8
2001	593	33.0	18.0	29.8
2002	583	37.0	15.8	32.1
2003	583	37.0	15.8	32.1
2004	549	33.0	16.6	32.1
2005	536	33.0	16.2	30.6
2006	537	35.0	15.3	34.3
2007	537	37.0	14.5	28.8
2008	598	40.0	15.0	33.3
2009	611	41.8	15.3	36.9
2010	634	42.0	15.1	52.2
2011	648	42.0	15.4	42.3
2012	623	37.5	16.5	45.3
2013	612	39.0	15.6	48.7
2014	657	38.0	17.2	48.7
2015	663	44.0	15.0	54.8
2016	627	48.0	13.0	50.7
2017	606	46.0	13.1	55.6
2018	596	49.0	12.1	70.8
2019	577	43.0	13.4	60.8
2020	581	43.0	13.5	55.2
2021	532	40.0	13.3	46.8
2022	566	42.0	13.4	40.8
2023	570	41.0	13.9	64.9
2024	552	42.0	13.1	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Poinciana Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$686 (5.1%)	$12,885 (94.9%)	$13,571
2019	$785 (5.2%)	$14,264 (94.8%)	$15,050
2020	$742 (4.8%)	$14,608 (95.2%)	$15,351
2021	$985 (6.1%)	$15,112 (93.9%)	$16,097
2022	$1,326 (8.0%)	$15,291 (92.0%)	$16,617
2023	$1,613 (9.3%)	$15,821 (90.8%)	$17,433

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poinciana Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 779^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1277^th of 2240 Elementary schools	21.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poinciana Elementary School)	64	43	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)	70	52	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Elementary School)	63	54	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe)	62	53	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poinciana Elementary School)	60	40	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)	58	55	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Elementary School)	63	40	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monroe)	60	51	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poinciana Elementary School)	61	58	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)	62	55	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Elementary School)	68	74	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe)	66	54	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Poinciana Elementary School)	62	45	17%
5th Grade Science (Monroe)	65	44	21%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	577	570	1.2%
African American	115	190	65.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	21	6	71.4%
Hispanic	219	214	2.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	199	141	29.1%
Two or More Races	23	19	17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.8%	64.9%	4.1%

Schools Near Poinciana Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)							FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Poinciana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Kennedy Dr	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 293-1630	552	42	13.1	65.0%	115 (20.8%)	210 (38.0%)	207 (37.5%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	46.5	1187^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.4%		42.3	1277^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.0%	90	56.0	47.0	43.0					55.0	55.0	59.0				51.0					$17,433	$1,613	$15,821
Sigsbee Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	939 Felton Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 294-1861	545	43	12.5	21.1%	339 (62.2%)	27 (5.0%)	94 (17.2%)	24 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (11.2%)	72.7	579^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.3%		77.1	465^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%	114	76.0	62.0	59.0	73.0	75.0	67.0	94.0	74.0	57.0	77.0	59.0	85.0	82.0	63.0	70.0	94.0		86.0	$15,291	$1,353	$13,937
Horace O'Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-8	1105 Leon St	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 296-5628	994	68	14.6	55.1%	193 (19.4%)	258 (26.0%)	487 (49.0%)	13 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (4.0%)	20.9	1881^st of 2256 public elementary schools	16.6%		20.8	1881^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.0%		44.0	48.0	33.0	39.0	26.0	35.0		54.0	46.0	36.0	30.0	29.0	27.0	26.0	32.0	84.0	95.0	46.0	$16,319	$1,661	$14,657
May Sands Montessori School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1400 United St Ste 110	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 293-1400	86	5	17.2	25.6%	58 (67.4%)	3 (3.5%)	14 (16.3%)	3 (3.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.1%)								(n/a)	64.0				70.0			55.0				60.0						64.0	$17,108	$889	$16,219
Gerald Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5855 College Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 293-1610	665	47	14.1	69.5%	131 (19.7%)	255 (38.3%)	253 (38.0%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.6%)	17.5	1969^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.7%		22.2	1826^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.5%	143	38.0	31.0	40.0					40.0	27.0	29.0				45.0					$16,980	$1,938	$15,043
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	241 Trumbo Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	Yes	No	(305) 293-1400	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sugarloaf School	Public	PK, KG-8	255 Crane Blvd	Summerland Key	33042	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 745-3282	678	43	15.7	29.5%	420 (61.9%)	30 (4.4%)	189 (27.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.3%)	45.4	1208^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.5%		45.5	1198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.5%	10	62.0	55.0	50.0	39.0	68.0	51.0		67.0	57.0	53.0	41.0	71.0	69.0	47.0	67.0	97.0		78.0	$15,792	$1,415	$14,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Poinciana Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Poinciana Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Poinciana Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Key West High School

How many students attend Poinciana Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 552 students attended Poinciana Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Poinciana Elementary School?

Students at Poinciana Elementary School are 38% African American, 38% Hispanic, 21% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Poinciana Elementary School a good school?

Poinciana Elementary School ranks 1187^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Poinciana Elementary School in?

Monroe

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