Sabal Palm Elementary School

Summary:

Sabal Palm Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 492 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sabal Palm Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 74.39% African American, consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 41.5% to 62.4%, and consistently lower test scores compared to the Leon District and Florida state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28% of Sabal Palm's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55% at the state level. Similarly, in Math, only 42% of 3rd graders, 35% of 4th graders, and 47% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 60%, 58%, and 56% at the state level, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.13% to 80.08% over the past few years.

When comparing Sabal Palm to nearby schools in the Leon District, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically. For example, The School of Arts & Sciences Centre, a public charter school located about 4 miles away, consistently outperforms Sabal Palm across all grade levels and subject areas, with significantly higher proficiency rates. Addressing the root causes of Sabal Palm's high chronic absenteeism and racial disparities, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation, will be crucial steps in improving student outcomes at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2813 Ridgeway St
       Tallahassee, FL  32310


(850) 488-0167

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
2051st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,100 Help


Students who attend Sabal Palm Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    R. Frank Nims Middle School
High:    Amos P. Godby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

African American:
74.4%
Hispanic:
13.0%
White:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Sabal Palm Elementary School ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 25th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.4%), Hispanic (13%), White (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sabal Palm Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 6th best among 28 elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Sabal Palm Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sabal Palm Elementary School is $12,100, which is the 8th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Leon School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.62 1034th 1688 38.7%
2007 34.15 1243rd 1786 30.4%
2008 30.07 1343rd 1789 24.9%
2009 29.31 1412th 1847 23.6%
2010 40.49 1226th 1919 36.1%
2011 31.92 1444th 1985 27.3%
2012 21.08 1646th 1984 17.0%
2013 22.00 1676th 2029 17.4%
2014 11.93 1932nd 2064 6.4%
2016 18.51 1775th 2087 14.9%
2017 16.49 1878th 2112 11.1%
2018 17.06 1852nd 2118 12.6%
2019 30.95 1567th 2182 28.2%
2021 13.03 2049th 2247 8.8%
2022 15.78 1976th 2219 11.0%
2023 22.74 1807th 2240 19.3%
2024 14.46 2051st 2256 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sabal Palm Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Open Quote Sabal Palm is an older school with many challenges. The population has changed over the years, and it is now the Elementary school with a nearly 100% participation in the Federal Free and Reduced meal program. The families are struggling with unemployment, and all the accompanying stresses.
Despite all of this, the staff remains dedicated to the success of it's students and there are many programs in place aimed at evening the disadvantages these students face. 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
1988 550 166 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1989 563 171 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1990 580 208 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1991 568 212 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 787
1992 551 229 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1993 491 258 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1994 460 303 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1995 412 329 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1996 412 329 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1997 382 338 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 729
1998 364 338 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1999 323 358 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2000 270 334 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2001 249 413 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2002 170 445 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 628
2003 170 445 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 628
2004 149 496 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 670
2005 113 516 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2006 113 468 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2007 84 520 3 28 1 n/a n/a 35 671
2008 87 575 4 38 0 n/a n/a 27 731
2009 75 570 7 37 1 n/a n/a 30 720
2010 39 444 2 40 0 n/a n/a 16 541
2011 36 455 1 46 2 2 21 0 563
2012 44 437 0 46 3 2 24 0 556
2013 42 415 1 49 3 1 23 0 534
2014 43 422 1 48 2 1 34 0 551
2015 47 413 1 43 2 1 33 0 540
2016 46 422 3 51 1 1 30 0 554
2017 49 371 4 42 1 0 30 0 497
2018 66 374 2 53 1 1 23 0 520
2019 62 403 2 61 1 0 23 0 552
2020 41 420 1 64 1 0 24 0 551
2021 30 364 0 56 0 0 21 0 471
2022 40 334 1 63 0 0 22 0 460
2023 41 366 1 64 0 0 20 0 492

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
1988 716 38.0 18.8 53.6
1989 734 44.0 16.6 46.6
1990 794 47.0 16.8 46.9
1991 787 45.0 17.4 52
1992 788 44.0 17.9 44.5
1993 753 43.0 17.5 46.7
1994 767 44.0 17.4 52.2
1995 748 35.0 21.4 29.5
1996 748 35.0 21.4 29.5
1997 729 36.0 20.3 32.9
1998 712 37.0 19.2 44.5
1999 687 41.0 16.8 54.1
2000 613 42.0 14.6 71.9
2001 675 42.0 16.1 76.1
2002 628 37.0 17.0 85
2003 628 37.0 17.0 85
2004 670 42.0 16.0 90.4
2005 656 44.0 14.9 94.1
2006 607 43.0 14.1 85.7
2007 671 44.0 15.3 94.8
2008 731 48.5 15.1 78.8
2009 720 55.2 15.0 95.5
2010 541 39.5 13.7 93
2011 563 38.0 14.8 87.6
2012 556 38.0 14.6 99.5
2013 534 37.0 14.4 99.4
2014 551 37.0 14.8 77.3
2015 540 38.0 14.2 55.9
2016 554 38.0 14.5 82.7
2017 497 37.0 13.4 82.1
2018 520 35.0 14.8 86.2
2019 552 38.0 14.5 77.9
2020 551 39.0 14.1 79.9
2021 471 38.0 12.3 79.2
2022 460 37.0 12.4 79.1
2023 492 38.0 12.9 80.1

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
1988 716 38.0 18.8 53.6
1989 734 44.0 16.6 46.6
1990 794 47.0 16.8 46.9
1991 787 45.0 17.4 52
1992 788 44.0 17.9 44.5
1993 753 43.0 17.5 46.7
1994 767 44.0 17.4 52.2
1995 748 35.0 21.4 29.5
1996 748 35.0 21.4 29.5
1997 729 36.0 20.3 32.9
1998 712 37.0 19.2 44.5
1999 687 41.0 16.8 54.1
2000 613 42.0 14.6 71.9
2001 675 42.0 16.1 76.1
2002 628 37.0 17.0 85
2003 628 37.0 17.0 85
2004 670 42.0 16.0 90.4
2005 656 44.0 14.9 94.1
2006 607 43.0 14.1 85.7
2007 671 44.0 15.3 94.8
2008 731 48.5 15.1 78.8
2009 720 55.2 15.0 95.5
2010 541 39.5 13.7 93
2011 563 38.0 14.8 87.6
2012 556 38.0 14.6 99.5
2013 534 37.0 14.4 99.4
2014 551 37.0 14.8 77.3
2015 540 38.0 14.2 55.9
2016 554 38.0 14.5 82.7
2017 497 37.0 13.4 82.1
2018 520 35.0 14.8 86.2
2019 552 38.0 14.5 77.9
2020 551 39.0 14.1 79.9
2021 471 38.0 12.3 79.2
2022 460 37.0 12.4 79.1
2023 492 38.0 12.9 80.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sabal Palm Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $923 (11.0%) $7,462 (89.0%) $8,385
2019 $1,055 (12.2%) $7,589 (87.8%) $8,644
2020 $981 (10.9%) $8,031 (89.1%) $9,012
2021 $1,572 (15.1%) $8,858 (84.9%) $10,430
2022 $2,205 (18.7%) $9,597 (81.3%) $11,800
2023 $2,568 (21.2%) $9,533 (78.8%) $12,100

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 1567th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1807th of 2240 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sabal Palm Elementary School)4222
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leon)6154
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sabal Palm Elementary School)5444
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon)6357
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sabal Palm Elementary School)4439
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5754
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sabal Palm Elementary School)5543
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leon)6658
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sabal Palm Elementary School)3929
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5655
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sabal Palm Elementary School)5827
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leon)6148
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sabal Palm Elementary School)4223
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Leon)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552492
 10.9%
African American403366
 9.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic6164
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White6241
 33.9%
Two or More Races2320
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%80.1%
 2.2%


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Sabal Palm Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Florida elementary schools.

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

Middle : R. Frank Nims Middle School
High : Amos P. Godby High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 492 students attended Sabal Palm Elementary School.

Students at Sabal Palm Elementary School are 74% African American, 13% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% Two or more races.


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