Ponce De Leon Elementary School

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Ponce De Leon Elementary School ranks 1636 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Ponce De Leon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Ponce De Leon, Florida, which is part of the Holmes District, ranked 56 out of 68 districts in the state with a 1-star rating.

Ponce De Leon Elementary has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from 1,157 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,636 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.26% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Freeport Elementary and Maude Saunders Elementary. Ponce De Leon Elementary has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 37.1% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Academically, Ponce De Leon Elementary's test scores lag behind the Holmes district and state averages across most grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to 42% in the Holmes district and 53% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 67.54% in 2021-2022, higher than the nearby Bonifay K-8 School (58.39%) and Freeport Elementary (54.67%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1473 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455

(850) 836-4296

District: Holmes

SchoolDigger Rank:
1636^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,092

Students who attend Ponce De Leon Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Holmes County High School
	Ponce De Leon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ponce De Leon Elementary School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.43. (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 (91.3%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ponce De Leon Elementary School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Holmes School District! (See more...)

Compare Ponce De Leon Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ponce De Leon Elementary School is $11,092, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Holmes School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ponce De Leon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Holmes:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes 56^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ponce De Leon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	26.04	1291^st	1688	23.5%
2007	48.88	973^rd	1786	45.5%
2008	50.26	935^th	1789	47.7%
2009	28.72	1422^nd	1847	23.0%
2010	42.26	1191^st	1919	37.9%
2011	50.32	1041^st	1985	47.6%
2012	20.01	1666^th	1984	16.0%
2013	15.00	1840^th	2029	9.3%
2014	26.76	1577^th	2064	23.6%
2016	36.17	1357^th	2087	35.0%
2017	45.44	1157^th	2112	45.2%
2018	36.58	1383^rd	2118	34.7%
2019	35.63	1438^th	2182	34.1%
2021	42.60	1246^th	2247	44.5%
2022	53.74	973^rd	2219	56.2%
2023	29.82	1614^th	2240	27.9%
2024	29.43	1636^th	2256	27.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Ponce De Leon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1989	288	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1990	346	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1991	411	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1992	391	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1993	417	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1994	421	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1995	386	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1996	386	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1997	405	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
1998	423	0	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1999	399	0	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2000	386	0	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2001	388	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2002	366	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	369
2003	366	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	369
2004	338	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	340
2005	353	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	357
2006	390	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	395
2007	378	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	384
2008	363	1	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
2009	361	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	368
2010	334	1	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	4	349
2011	315	1	0	13	0	0	16	0	345
2012	324	3	0	16	0	0	9	0	352
2013	291	3	0	20	0	0	6	0	320
2014	294	4	0	21	0	0	9	0	328
2015	283	1	0	16	0	0	10	0	310
2016	278	1	0	16	0	0	9	0	304
2017	274	1	0	15	0	0	10	0	300
2018	260	2	0	16	2	0	13	0	293
2019	285	1	0	15	1	0	13	0	315
2020	254	0	0	13	2	0	13	0	282
2021	231	0	1	6	1	0	8	0	247
2022	280	1	1	8	1	0	14	0	305
2023	278	3	1	10	1	0	15	0	308
2024	261	0	0	14	1	0	10	0	286

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 Ponce De Leon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	263	16.0	16.4	52.5
1989	288	16.0	18.0	54.9
1990	360	21.0	17.1	54.2
1991	421	23.0	18.3	55.6
1992	397	24.0	16.5	52.9
1993	419	24.0	17.5	51.1
1994	422	25.0	16.9	53.3
1995	386	25.0	15.4	52.8
1996	386	25.0	15.4	52.8
1997	410	25.0	16.4	56.8
1998	432	26.0	16.6	61.1
1999	408	27.0	15.1	71.6
2000	395	27.0	14.6	64.8
2001	396	27.0	14.7	61.4
2002	369	23.0	16.0	62.6
2003	369	23.0	16.0	62.6
2004	340	23.0	14.8	61.8
2005	357	22.0	16.2	61.1
2006	395	24.0	16.5	64.6
2007	384	23.0	16.7	61.5
2008	372	24.0	15.5	64.5
2009	368	27.0	15.3	67.4
2010	349	25.0	13.9	79.7
2011	345	23.0	15.0	77.4
2012	352	22.5	15.6	80.7
2013	320	23.0	13.9	80.3
2014	328	23.0	14.2	81.1
2015	310	22.0	14.0	81.6
2016	304	24.0	12.6	62.2
2017	300	24.0	12.5	64
2018	293	24.0	12.2	64.5
2019	315	22.0	14.3	63.2
2020	282	22.0	12.8	63.8
2021	247	19.0	13.0	66.8
2022	305	23.0	13.2	67.5
2023	308	21.0	14.6	57.8
2024	286	20.0	14.3	61.2

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 Ponce De Leon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	263	16.0	16.4	52.5
1989	288	16.0	18.0	54.9
1990	360	21.0	17.1	54.2
1991	421	23.0	18.3	55.6
1992	397	24.0	16.5	52.9
1993	419	24.0	17.5	51.1
1994	422	25.0	16.9	53.3
1995	386	25.0	15.4	52.8
1996	386	25.0	15.4	52.8
1997	410	25.0	16.4	56.8
1998	432	26.0	16.6	61.1
1999	408	27.0	15.1	71.6
2000	395	27.0	14.6	64.8
2001	396	27.0	14.7	61.4
2002	369	23.0	16.0	62.6
2003	369	23.0	16.0	62.6
2004	340	23.0	14.8	61.8
2005	357	22.0	16.2	61.1
2006	395	24.0	16.5	64.6
2007	384	23.0	16.7	61.5
2008	372	24.0	15.5	64.5
2009	368	27.0	15.3	67.4
2010	349	25.0	13.9	79.7
2011	345	23.0	15.0	77.4
2012	352	22.5	15.6	80.7
2013	320	23.0	13.9	80.3
2014	328	23.0	14.2	81.1
2015	310	22.0	14.0	81.6
2016	304	24.0	12.6	62.2
2017	300	24.0	12.5	64
2018	293	24.0	12.2	64.5
2019	315	22.0	14.3	63.2
2020	282	22.0	12.8	63.8
2021	247	19.0	13.0	66.8
2022	305	23.0	13.2	67.5
2023	308	21.0	14.6	57.8
2024	286	20.0	14.3	61.2

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 Ponce De Leon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$755 (8.2%)	$8,443 (91.8%)	$9,198
2019	$750 (8.5%)	$8,089 (91.5%)	$8,839
2020	$744 (7.0%)	$9,857 (93.0%)	$10,600
2021	$1,641 (14.2%)	$9,920 (85.8%)	$11,561
2022	$1,458 (13.8%)	$9,143 (86.2%)	$10,602
2023	$1,819 (16.4%)	$9,274 (83.6%)	$11,092

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ponce De Leon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1438^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1614^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ponce De Leon Elementary School)	51	55	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)	59	46	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ponce De Leon Elementary School)	47	48	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holmes)	47	54	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ponce De Leon Elementary School)	43	51	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)	55	50	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ponce De Leon Elementary School)	45	38	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)	60	55	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ponce De Leon Elementary School)	52	60	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)	52	56	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ponce De Leon Elementary School)	54	70	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)	50	62	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ponce De Leon Elementary School)	53	37	16%
5th Grade Science (Holmes)	48	43	5%
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	315	308	2.2%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	15	10	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	285	278	2.5%
Two or More Races	13	15	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.2%	57.8%	5.4%

Schools Near Ponce De Leon 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 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	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ponce De Leon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1473 Ammons Rd	Ponce De Leon	32455	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 836-4296	286	20	14.3	61.2%	261 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	29.4	1636^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.5%		29.8	1614^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.9%	22	51.0	32.0	41.0				51.0	42.0	54.0				34.0				$11,092	$1,819	$9,274
Maude Saunders Elementary School	Public	K-5	416 John Baldwin Rd	Defuniak Springs	32433	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 892-1260	561	40	14.1	85.0%	326 (58.1%)	83 (14.8%)	96 (17.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (8.7%)	39.5	1356^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.9%		51.7	1055^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.9%	301	54.0	44.0	48.0				66.0	47.0	43.0				36.0				$14,924	$2,626	$12,299
West Defuniak Elementary School	Public	K-5	815 Lincoln Ave	Defuniak Springs	32435	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 892-1250	699	47	14.8	70.7%	418 (59.8%)	67 (9.6%)	152 (21.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (8.0%)	73.8	554^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.4%		75.7	491^st of 2240 public elementary schools	78.1%	63	67.0	60.0	64.0				57.0	70.0	79.0				69.0				$12,694	$2,137	$10,558
Bonifay K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	140 Blue Devil Dr	Bonifay	32425	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 547-3631	1,182	78	15.2	62.5%	985 (83.3%)	62 (5.2%)	49 (4.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (6.9%)	39.4	1357^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.8%		39.9	1340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.2%	17	42.0	47.0	41.0	54.0	55.0	50.0	55.0	62.0	42.0	49.0	61.0	15.0	48.0	52.0	68.0	70.0	$9,439	$1,657	$7,782
Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3665 Roche Ave	Vernon	32462	Washington County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 535-2486	604	35	17.2	71.9%	476 (78.8%)	50 (8.3%)	21 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (8.4%)	31.9	1563^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	30.7%		50.5	1082^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	51.7%	481	50.0	44.0	34.0				52.0	58.0	41.0				35.0				$10,678	$2,008	$8,670
Holmes Virtual-Vendor Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	K-8	701 E Pennsylvania Ave	Bonifay	32425	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 547-9341	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Freeport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	15381 Us Highway 331 S	Freeport	32439	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 892-1210	1,161	73	15.9	55.6%	812 (69.9%)	32 (2.8%)	242 (20.8%)	15 (1.3%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.6%)	73.7	555^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.4%		64.2	750^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.5%	195	63.0	62.0					69.0	73.0									$10,443	$1,728	$8,715

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponce De Leon Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Ponce De Leon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ponce De Leon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Holmes County High School
High : Ponce De Leon High School

What district is Ponce De Leon Elementary School in?

Holmes

How many students attend Ponce De Leon Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 286 students attended Ponce De Leon Elementary School.

Is Ponce De Leon Elementary School a good school?

Ponce De Leon Elementary School ranks 1636^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ponce De Leon Elementary School?

Students at Ponce De Leon Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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