Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stanley Switlik 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanley Switlik Elementary School's student population of 602 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stanley Switlik Elementary School 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 Stanley Switlik Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1978 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Stanley Switlik Elementary School's ranking?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School is ranked #1978 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Stanley Switlik Elementary School often compared to?
Stanley Switlik Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Pine Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Stanley Switlik Elementary School?
602 students attend Stanley Switlik Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Stanley Switlik Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanley Switlik Elementary School?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stanley Switlik Elementary School offer ?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanley Switlik Elementary School part of?
Stanley Switlik Elementary School is part of Monroe School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Stanley Switlik School and Marathon High School are the best in the Florida Keys.
My Son when to both School here. The Science Department at School are excellent. I want to Thank all the teachers and staff for all that they do.
My Son: Emanuel Paz-Perez, Product of Switlik and Marathon High School Had a Honorable Mention for his work this summer from The National Science Foundation in Champaign Illinois; as The Young Researcher of the Year.
I am very proud of him but more important the teacher who's sparkle his Scientific mind.
God Bless
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