Summary:
The city of Eloise, Florida has only one public elementary school, John Snively Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 399 students. The school's student population is diverse, with a majority of Hispanic (56.64%) and African American (24.56%) students, and it serves a predominantly low-income community, with 72.18% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, John Snively Elementary is underperforming, with proficiency rates in various subjects ranging from 36% to 62%, which are consistently below the Polk district and state averages. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past three years, with its statewide ranking among Florida elementary schools ranging from 1361 to 1714 out of around 2,200 schools. Additionally, the school faces a significant challenge with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 40.8% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is much higher than the district and state averages.
Despite the school's challenges, it does have some positive attributes, such as per-student spending that is above the district and state averages, and a student-teacher ratio that is slightly lower than the typical class size in the Polk district and state. However, the data suggests that John Snively Elementary could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address its academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and the unique needs of its predominantly low-income student population.
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