Serving 874 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Palms Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ocean Palms Elementary School's student population of 874 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Palms Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Palms Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#69 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
4%
21%
White
71%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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 Ocean Palms Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean Palms Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ocean Palms Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Palms Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ocean Palms Elementary School?
874 students attend Ocean Palms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ocean Palms Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Palms Elementary School?
Ocean Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ocean Palms Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ocean Palms Elementary School part of?
Ocean Palms Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students / Fourth Quarter Ends
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday)
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