Maude Saunders Elementary School

416 John Baldwin Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Maude Saunders Elementary School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maude Saunders Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1835 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maude Saunders Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maude Saunders Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maude Saunders Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maude Saunders Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
37%
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Black
12%
21%
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White
59%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Maude Saunders Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maude Saunders Elementary School's ranking?
Maude Saunders Elementary School is ranked #1835 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Maude Saunders Elementary School often compared to?
Maude Saunders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Defuniak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Maude Saunders Elementary School?
553 students attend Maude Saunders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Maude Saunders Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maude Saunders Elementary School?
Maude Saunders Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maude Saunders Elementary School offer ?
Maude Saunders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maude Saunders Elementary School part of?
Maude Saunders Elementary School is part of Walton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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