The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is a state-supported boarding school for deaf and blind children established in 1885, in St. Augustine, Florida, United States.
Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb)'s student population of 97 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1885
School Calendar
Campus Size
80 acres
School Rankings
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) is 0.65, 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
#3600 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
19%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragons (deaf Department) And Cobras (blind Department)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb)'s ranking?
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) is ranked #3600 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb)?
97 students attend Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb)?
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) offer ?
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) part of?
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) is part of Deaf/Blind School District.
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