Serving 1,045 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings 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 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 1,045 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings 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
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,045 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings 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 Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#60 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
2%
21%
White
82%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School's ranking?
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School often compared to?
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Palms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School?
1,045 students attend Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School?
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School offer ?
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School part of?
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings 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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