Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

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Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks 1175 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middleburg, Florida, serving 509 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Clay District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Swimming Pen Creek has a higher percentage of White students (62.67%) and students identifying as two or more races (11.2%) compared to nearby schools, it faces some unique challenges. The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.8% in 2019-2020 to 27.2% in 2021-2022, notably higher than the 12.7% to 29.2% range of nearby schools. Additionally, Swimming Pen Creek has a very high percentage of students (99.41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 20.3% to 99.63% range of nearby schools. Despite its higher per-student spending of $11,723 in 2022-2023, compared to the $8,697 to $12,447 range of nearby schools, Swimming Pen Creek's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, is generally lower than the nearby schools and the district/state averages.

The analysis of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School highlights the need for further investigation into the specific factors contributing to the school's performance and the implementation of targeted interventions to address the identified challenges. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3 in 2022-2023, this has not translated into higher academic achievement. The school's declining ranking and rating, in contrast to the generally higher-performing nearby schools like Lake Asbury Elementary School and Lakeside Elementary School, indicate that Swimming Pen Creek may face unique challenges that require further attention and support.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1630 Woodpecker Ln
Middleburg, FL 32068

(904) 336-3475

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1175^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,723

Students who attend Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Lake Asbury Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 474

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Two or more races:

11.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 52.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 21^st among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), Hispanic (14.6%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 6^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is $11,723, which is the 5^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	70.15	530^th	1786	70.3%
2008	81.35	287^th	1789	84.0%
2009	74.06	439^th	1847	76.2%
2010	68.00	623^rd	1919	67.5%
2011	63.04	779^th	1985	60.8%
2012	77.52	410^th	1984	79.3%
2013	73.73	481^st	2029	76.3%
2014	60.29	809^th	2064	60.8%
2016	49.14	1060^th	2087	49.2%
2017	53.35	988^th	2112	53.2%
2018	58.67	846^th	2118	60.1%
2019	61.77	800^th	2182	63.3%
2021	80.80	408^th	2247	81.8%
2022	62.88	787^th	2219	64.5%
2023	48.40	1130^th	2240	49.6%
2024	47.01	1175^th	2256	47.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, December 4, 2017

We could not be happier with SPCE, faculty has been very quick to adapt to our child's educational needs. The school district itself is horrible when it comes to gifted student needs being met, but the faculty here does what they can to make up the deficit. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	455	94	21	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	604
2006	522	115	19	55	1	n/a	n/a	0	712
2007	443	106	18	52	1	n/a	n/a	23	643
2008	412	86	20	51	1	n/a	n/a	23	593
2009	381	90	19	49	1	n/a	n/a	19	559
2010	383	93	17	47	0	n/a	n/a	17	557
2011	363	81	12	51	0	1	29	0	537
2012	353	59	14	57	0	1	31	0	515
2013	303	63	16	44	2	2	29	0	459
2014	274	56	17	45	1	2	26	0	421
2015	251	50	14	52	1	1	30	0	399
2016	248	45	9	50	1	0	25	0	378
2017	264	43	8	55	0	1	26	0	397
2018	304	58	11	67	0	1	39	0	480
2019	311	62	8	72	0	1	39	0	493
2020	324	57	8	74	0	2	40	0	505
2021	311	60	8	67	0	3	44	0	493
2022	300	40	6	63	0	3	47	0	459
2023	319	51	5	75	0	2	57	0	509
2024	295	47	5	69	1	2	55	0	474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	604	42.0	14.4	33.1
2006	712	49.0	14.5	32.3
2007	643	49.0	13.1	34
2008	593	48.0	12.4	30.4
2009	559	47.9	12.7	38.3
2010	557	41.0	13.5	42.4
2011	537	38.6	13.9	40.8
2012	515	37.0	13.9	48
2013	459	37.0	12.4	44
2014	421	33.0	12.7	51.8
2015	399	33.0	12.0	47.6
2016	378	29.0	13.0	56.9
2017	397	29.0	13.6	57.2
2018	480	35.0	13.7	58.8
2019	493	35.6	13.8	39.1
2020	505	38.6	13.0	39
2021	493	38.0	12.9	35.5
2022	459	38.0	12.0	100
2023	509	38.0	13.3	99.4
2024	474	39.0	12.1	56.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	604	42.0	14.4	33.1
2006	712	49.0	14.5	32.3
2007	643	49.0	13.1	34
2008	593	48.0	12.4	30.4
2009	559	47.9	12.7	38.3
2010	557	41.0	13.5	42.4
2011	537	38.6	13.9	40.8
2012	515	37.0	13.9	48
2013	459	37.0	12.4	44
2014	421	33.0	12.7	51.8
2015	399	33.0	12.0	47.6
2016	378	29.0	13.0	56.9
2017	397	29.0	13.6	57.2
2018	480	35.0	13.7	58.8
2019	493	35.6	13.8	39.1
2020	505	38.6	13.0	39
2021	493	38.0	12.9	35.5
2022	459	38.0	12.0	100
2023	509	38.0	13.3	99.4
2024	474	39.0	12.1	56.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$490 (5.5%)	$8,456 (94.5%)	$8,946
2019	$368 (4.0%)	$8,752 (96.0%)	$9,120
2020	$334 (3.3%)	$9,663 (96.7%)	$9,997
2021	$703 (6.0%)	$11,029 (94.0%)	$11,733
2022	$1,156 (9.5%)	$10,951 (90.5%)	$12,107
2023	$959 (8.2%)	$10,764 (91.8%)	$11,723

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 800^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1130^th of 2240 Elementary schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School)	60	57	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	68	61	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School)	69	46	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay)	71	66	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School)	43	39	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School)	68	77	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	62	62
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School)	65	71	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	64	59	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School)	70	48	22%
5th Grade Science (Clay)	63	63
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School)	71	64	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	64
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School)	52	72	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	70	72	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	493	509	3.2%
African American	62	51	17.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	72	75	4.2%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	311	319	2.6%
Two or More Races	39	57	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.1%	99.4%	60.3%

Schools Near Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1630 Woodpecker Ln	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3475	474	39	12.1	56.5%	295 (62.2%)	47 (9.9%)	69 (14.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (11.6%)	47	1175^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.9%		48.4	1130^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.6%	45	59.0	56.0	48.0	55.0	52.0	64.0	36.0	62.0	47.0	$11,723	$959	$10,764
Fleming Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4425 Lakeshore Dr	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1075	659	52	12.6	23.7%	462 (70.1%)	35 (5.3%)	96 (14.6%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	45 (6.8%)	93	90^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.0%		93.2	90^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.0%		78.0	78.0	74.0	86.0	90.0	93.0	79.0	92.0	77.0	$10,878	$1,077	$9,800
Doctors Inlet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2634 County Road 220	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0975	569	40	14.3	63.1%	329 (57.8%)	78 (13.7%)	109 (19.2%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.9%)	57.3	915^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.4%		68.7	649^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.0%	266	46.0	54.0	41.0	67.0	71.0	64.0	43.0	83.0	61.0	$9,836	$867	$8,969
Thunderbolt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2020 Thunderbolt Rd	Fleming Island	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3675	802	65	12.3	38.7%	516 (64.3%)	78 (9.7%)	107 (13.3%)	39 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	57 (7.1%)	90.8	147^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.5%		87.7	225^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.0%	78	82.0	72.0	74.0	85.0	83.0	84.0	76.0	94.0	74.0	$9,327	$1,135	$8,193
Robert M. Paterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5400 Pine Ave	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2575	693	58	12.0	31.6%	487 (70.3%)	36 (5.2%)	96 (13.9%)	32 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.9%)	96.3	30^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.7%		90.9	147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.4%	117	84.0	85.0	81.0	90.0	91.0	91.0	88.0	98.0	91.0	$8,697	$770	$7,928
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	421 Jefferson Ave	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3075	581	53	11.0	62.7%	316 (54.4%)	87 (15.0%)	124 (21.3%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.7%)	52.9	1023^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.7%		62.5	784^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.0%	239	58.0	53.0	42.0	55.0	53.0	47.0	60.0	71.0	66.0	$11,545	$1,790	$9,756
Rideout Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3065 Apalachicola Blvd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2875	696	52	13.3	48.1%	436 (62.6%)	78 (11.2%)	109 (15.7%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	57 (8.2%)	55.5	957^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.6%		66.8	697^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.9%	260	65.0	53.0	48.0	70.0	57.0	60.0	44.0	78.0	49.0	$11,568	$1,213	$10,354
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2752 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1675	725	53	13.7	61.4%	382 (52.7%)	101 (13.9%)	146 (20.1%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	78 (10.8%)	43.7	1251^st of 2256 public elementary schools	44.5%		55.3	965^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.9%	286	55.0	43.0	42.0	72.0	48.0	56.0	31.0	90.0	42.0	$8,750	$748	$8,001
Coppergate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3460 Copper Colts Court	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 336-0675	606	45	13.4	63.4%	324 (53.5%)	124 (20.5%)	101 (16.7%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.4%)	47.2	1171^st of 2256 public elementary schools	48.1%		49.6	1104^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.7%	67	54.0	52.0	46.0	73.0	49.0	44.0	51.0	79.0	41.0	$10,704	$1,386	$9,318
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2398 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1975	420	35	12.0	65.0%	218 (51.9%)	61 (14.5%)	103 (24.5%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	25 (6.0%)	45.4	1209^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.4%		56.5	937^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.2%	272	53.0	53.0	45.0	60.0	53.0	53.0	39.0	63.0	50.0	$12,447	$1,595	$10,851

Frequently Asked Questions about Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 474 students attended Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School.

Is Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School a good school?

Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks 1175^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School in?

Clay

What is the racial makeup of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?

Students at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School are 62% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Asbury Junior High School

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