Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Snively Elementary 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Snively Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Snively Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Snively Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Snively Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#2174 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
23%
21%
White
15%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Snively Elementary School's ranking?
John Snively Elementary School is ranked #2174 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are John Snively Elementary School often compared to?
John Snively Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank E. Brigham Academy, Wahneta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend John Snively Elementary School?
366 students attend John Snively Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John Snively Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Snively Elementary School?
John Snively Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does John Snively Elementary School offer ?
John Snively Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Snively Elementary School part of?
John Snively Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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