Ponce De Leon Elementary School

1473 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ponce De Leon 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 10% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ponce De Leon Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon Elementary School is 0.19, 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)
#1435 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ponce De Leon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ponce De Leon 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.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ponce De Leon 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.
50-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ponce De Leon 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
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
37%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
90%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Ponce De Leon 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
52%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ponce De Leon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ponce De Leon Elementary School's ranking?
Ponce De Leon Elementary School is ranked #1435 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ponce De Leon Elementary School?
308 students attend Ponce De Leon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ponce De Leon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponce De Leon Elementary School?
Ponce De Leon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ponce De Leon Elementary School offer ?
Ponce De Leon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ponce De Leon Elementary School part of?
Ponce De Leon Elementary School is part of Holmes School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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