Summary:
Poinciana Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naples, Florida, serving 507 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida, Poinciana stands out for its diverse student population and relatively strong academic performance.
With a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (63.71%) compared to nearby schools, Poinciana's racial diversity is a key differentiator. Academically, the school generally outperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math assessments across grades 3-5, with proficiency rates ranging from 53-61% in ELA and 60-70% in Math. However, Poinciana's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.6% is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 6.3% to 17.2%. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.83%) than its neighbors, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
While Poinciana's academic performance is relatively strong, it has seen some fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 425th out of 2,247 Florida elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 842nd out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. This variability suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent performance. Interestingly, Poinciana's per-student spending has steadily increased, from $13,434 in 2019-2020 to $17,784 in 2022-2023, which may be contributing to its academic outcomes. However, the school still lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Sea Gate Elementary and Lake Park Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Collier
SchoolDigger Rank:
842nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,784
Students who attend Poinciana Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.9
Number of students: 507
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
63.7%
White:
25.0%
African American:
6.5%
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Two or more races:
3.4%
Asian:
1.2%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%
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