Serving 940 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ponte Vedra Palm Valley-Rawlings Elementary School serves the northern part of its district in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 14 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 4.2 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School's student population of 940 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
940 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 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 0.34, 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
#52 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #52 out of 3,662 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?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
940 students attend Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School offer ?
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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
View the Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day for Students - All schools dismissed 1 hour early
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
June 01, 2027 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
November 22, 2027 (Monday)
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