Sabal Palm Elementary School

Q: Is Sabal Palm Elementary School a good school?

Sabal Palm Elementary School ranks 923 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sabal Palm Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naples, Florida, serving 664 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida, Sabal Palm stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and unique challenges.

With a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (63.86%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 21.03% to 82.7% Hispanic, Sabal Palm's diversity sets it apart. The school's test scores are generally higher than the Collier County and Florida state averages, such as 70% proficiency in 5th grade Science versus 61% for the county and 53% for the state. However, Sabal Palm has experienced a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2019-2020 to 21.9% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the 11.0% to 17.2% range of nearby schools like Pinecrest Elementary School and Golden Terrace Elementary School.

Sabal Palm's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.63% to 71.43%, is also notable, as it is higher than the 19.62% to 83.03% range of nearby schools. Despite these challenges, Sabal Palm has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating strong academic performance. The school's spending per student has increased from $12,378 in 2019-2020 to $13,913 in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby schools, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.4 to 14.0, lower than the 12.1 to 24.5 range of nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4095 18th Ave NE
Naples, FL 34120

(239) 377-8200

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
923^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,913

Students who attend Sabal Palm Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cypress Palm Middle School
High:	Palmetto Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 664

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.9%

White:

28.0%

African American:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sabal Palm Elementary School ranks better than 59.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.01. (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: Hispanic (63.9%), White (28%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sabal Palm Elementary School is 14, which is the 15^th best among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Sabal Palm Elementary School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sabal Palm Elementary School is $13,913. 21 elementary schools in the Collier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sabal Palm Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sabal Palm Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	45.17	966^th	1688	42.8%
2007	46.65	1007^th	1786	43.6%
2008	31.51	1317^th	1789	26.4%
2009	51.33	959^th	1847	48.1%
2010	48.62	1067^th	1919	44.4%
2011	32.64	1424^th	1985	28.3%
2012	43.15	1154^th	1984	41.8%
2013	39.50	1240^th	2029	38.9%
2014	46.09	1109^th	2064	46.3%
2016	61.68	790^th	2087	62.1%
2017	62.82	769^th	2112	63.6%
2018	58.02	860^th	2118	59.4%
2019	65.23	730^th	2182	66.5%
2021	72.68	588^th	2247	73.8%
2022	77.39	472^nd	2219	78.7%
2023	69.46	639^th	2240	71.5%
2024	57.01	923^rd	2256	59.1%

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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
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

This school is the worst. It's more of a free daycare center. My child receives no extra help all he is learning is gang activity and poor language skills. Bullies run this place not the staff Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sabal Palm Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	438	33	6	270	5	n/a	n/a	0	752
2005	455	45	7	390	7	n/a	n/a	0	904
2006	448	60	7	489	7	n/a	n/a	0	1011
2007	360	61	8	515	5	n/a	n/a	38	987
2008	355	51	5	517	7	n/a	n/a	39	974
2009	232	26	3	263	0	n/a	n/a	23	547
2010	206	27	4	289	4	n/a	n/a	16	546
2011	300	24	5	167	64	2	18	0	580
2012	270	22	3	210	38	3	21	0	567
2013	240	26	4	258	20	2	22	0	572
2014	243	20	7	298	11	2	14	0	595
2015	236	23	7	293	2	2	10	0	573
2016	221	26	8	303	2	1	9	0	570
2017	226	31	6	334	0	1	12	0	610
2018	182	30	6	333	0	2	9	0	562
2019	188	33	8	354	0	2	11	0	596
2020	194	26	5	365	0	2	17	0	609
2021	169	26	3	343	0	2	14	0	557
2022	174	28	3	370	1	3	16	0	595
2023	186	32	3	424	1	3	15	0	664

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 Sabal Palm Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	752	46.0	16.3	44.4
2005	904	58.0	15.6	49.4
2006	1011	66.0	15.3	37
2007	987	69.0	14.3	42.7
2008	974	70.0	13.9	47.7
2009	547	43.4	13.7	49
2010	546	35.0	15.6	53.8
2011	580	36.5	15.8	55.7
2012	567	37.5	15.1	55.9
2013	572	39.0	14.6	60.7
2014	595	43.0	13.8	64.4
2015	573	40.0	14.3	63.9
2016	570	37.0	15.4	60
2017	610	41.0	14.8	59.5
2018	562	39.0	14.4	69.4
2019	596	33.9	17.5	66.4
2020	609	42.2	14.4	63.7
2021	557	41.3	13.4	70.9
2022	595	44.2	13.4	71.4
2023	664	47.2	14.0	56.6

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 Sabal Palm Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	752	46.0	16.3	44.4
2005	904	58.0	15.6	49.4
2006	1011	66.0	15.3	37
2007	987	69.0	14.3	42.7
2008	974	70.0	13.9	47.7
2009	547	43.4	13.7	49
2010	546	35.0	15.6	53.8
2011	580	36.5	15.8	55.7
2012	567	37.5	15.1	55.9
2013	572	39.0	14.6	60.7
2014	595	43.0	13.8	64.4
2015	573	40.0	14.3	63.9
2016	570	37.0	15.4	60
2017	610	41.0	14.8	59.5
2018	562	39.0	14.4	69.4
2019	596	33.9	17.5	66.4
2020	609	42.2	14.4	63.7
2021	557	41.3	13.4	70.9
2022	595	44.2	13.4	71.4
2023	664	47.2	14.0	56.6

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 Sabal Palm Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,011 (8.3%)	$11,170 (91.7%)	$12,181
2019	$891 (8.0%)	$10,229 (92.0%)	$11,121
2020	$839 (6.8%)	$11,539 (93.2%)	$12,378
2021	$927 (7.2%)	$11,865 (92.7%)	$12,793
2022	$1,207 (9.1%)	$12,016 (90.9%)	$13,223
2023	$1,968 (14.1%)	$11,946 (85.9%)	$13,913

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sabal Palm 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 730^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 639^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sabal Palm Elementary School)	72	65	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sabal Palm Elementary School)	80	73	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)	68	65	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sabal Palm Elementary School)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	66	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sabal Palm Elementary School)	64	67	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	65	73	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sabal Palm Elementary School)	59	70	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sabal Palm Elementary School)	63	70	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	67	66	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sabal Palm Elementary School)	51	72	21%
5th Grade Science (Collier)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	596	664	11.4%
African American	33	32	3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	354	424	19.8%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	188	186	1.1%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.4%	56.6%	9.8%

Schools Near Sabal Palm 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sabal Palm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4095 18th Ave NE	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8200	664	47	14.0	56.6%	186 (28.0%)	32 (4.8%)	424 (63.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.3%)	57	923^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	59.1%		69.5	639^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.5%	284	48.0	46.0	54.0				63.0	58.0	63.0			70.0					$13,913	$1,968	$11,946
Palmetto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 10th Ave SE	Naples	34117	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-9100	569	39	14.5	66.4%	164 (28.8%)	53 (9.3%)	342 (60.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	49.8	1093^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	51.6%		50.1	1096^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.1%	3	45.0	51.0	51.0				49.0	54.0	67.0			61.0					$13,870	$2,300	$11,568
Corkscrew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1065 County Road 858	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-6500	863	52	16.6	35.2%	405 (46.9%)	59 (6.8%)	355 (41.1%)	22 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.3%)	79.3	430^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.9%		78.1	448^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.0%	18	67.0	68.0	65.0				73.0	77.0	66.0			66.0					$12,489	$1,565	$10,924
Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5945 Everglades Blvd N	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6600	862	58	14.8	52.7%	179 (20.8%)	102 (11.8%)	538 (62.4%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.7%)	66.5	710^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.5%		68.1	660^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.5%	50	59.0	67.0	54.0				63.0	76.0	63.0			54.0					$12,258	$1,798	$10,459
Collier Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12101 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 330-3810	639	26	24.5	54.3%	181 (28.3%)	72 (11.3%)	366 (57.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	42.9	1268^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.8%		46.9	1164^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.0%	104	53.0	46.0	39.0	64.0	53.0	58.0	51.0	58.0	24.0	49.0	69.0	58.0	74.0	70.0	93.0	88.0	$9,866	$870	$8,996
Big Cypress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Golden Gate Blvd W	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-6300	742	52	14.2	47.2%	325 (43.8%)	55 (7.4%)	321 (43.3%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	71.8	598^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.5%		75.3	505^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%	93	63.0	58.0	64.0				62.0	64.0	72.0			74.0					$13,564	$1,836	$11,728
Laurel Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7400	1,203	76	15.9	19.6%	796 (66.2%)	47 (3.9%)	253 (21.0%)	53 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	49 (4.1%)	89.9	183^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	91.9%		91.9	118^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.7%	65	79.0	72.0	72.0				86.0	81.0	79.0			72.0					$10,921	$1,244	$9,676
Pinecrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	313 S 9th St	Immokalee	34142	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-8000	601	44	13.6	83.0%	11 (1.8%)	90 (15.0%)	497 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54.5	983^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	56.4%		57.9	891^st of 2240 public elementary schools	60.2%	92	59.0	45.0	42.0				63.0	73.0	66.0			48.0					$17,981	$4,124	$13,858
Golden Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2711 44th Ter SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7000	501	32	15.8	64.7%	38 (7.6%)	70 (14.0%)	388 (77.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	32.6	1544^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.6%		42.3	1276^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.0%	268	35.0	52.0	38.0				33.0	64.0	50.0			38.0					$15,892	$2,708	$13,184
Golden Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4911 20th Pl SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6900	497	32	15.6	65.4%	32 (6.4%)	94 (18.9%)	364 (73.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	53	1019^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.8%		61.3	809^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%	210	34.0	47.0	44.0				60.0	75.0	65.0			62.0					$16,471	$3,349	$13,121

Frequently Asked Questions about Sabal Palm Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sabal Palm Elementary School?

Students at Sabal Palm Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 28% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sabal Palm Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sabal Palm Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cypress Palm Middle School
High : Palmetto Ridge High School

How many students attend Sabal Palm Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 664 students attended Sabal Palm Elementary School.

Is Sabal Palm Elementary School a good school?

Sabal Palm Elementary School ranks 923^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sabal Palm Elementary School in?

Collier

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