John Snively Elementary

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John Snively Elementary ranks 1571 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John Snively Elementary is a public elementary school in Eloise, Florida, serving 399 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Snively Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (56.64%) compared to other local schools, which range from 17.86% to 39.21% Hispanic. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 40.8% to 42.4% over the past few years, much higher than the 0.0% to 51.1% seen at nearby schools. Academically, John Snively's test scores are generally lower than the Polk District and Florida averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math below state and district levels across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.18% to 79.23%, significantly higher than the 1.53% to 61.73% seen at nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, John Snively Elementary has a higher spending per student, ranging from $11,202 to $13,856 over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may have access to more resources, but the effective allocation and utilization of these resources could be an area for improvement. Addressing the root causes of the school's high chronic absenteeism and targeting interventions for its disadvantaged student population may be crucial for improving academic performance and aligning with the higher-performing Frank E. Brigham Academy and Chain of Lakes Elementary School in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

848 Snively Ave
Eloise, FL 33880

(863) 291-5325

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1571^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,454

Students who attend John Snively Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Denison Middle School
High:	Winter Haven Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 399

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.6%

African American:

24.6%

White:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Snively Elementary ranks worse than 69.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 49^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.73. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at John Snively Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.6%), African American (24.6%), White (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Snively Elementary is 14.2, which is the 12^th best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare John Snively Elementary employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Snively Elementary is $13,454, which is the 3^rd highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John Snively Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John Snively Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	31.95	1188^th	1688	29.6%
2007	30.57	1305^th	1786	26.9%
2008	25.50	1411^th	1789	21.1%
2009	24.55	1491^st	1847	19.3%
2010	27.70	1483^rd	1919	22.7%
2011	26.43	1555^th	1985	21.7%
2012	21.86	1625^th	1984	18.1%
2013	21.78	1685^th	2029	17.0%
2014	15.86	1855^th	2064	10.1%
2016	14.42	1877^th	2087	10.1%
2017	21.91	1728^th	2112	18.2%
2018	24.89	1665^th	2118	21.4%
2019	13.48	1987^th	2182	8.9%
2021	29.07	1598^th	2247	28.9%
2022	38.62	1361^st	2219	38.7%
2023	26.08	1714^th	2240	23.5%
2024	31.73	1571^st	2256	30.4%

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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 John Snively Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	200	6	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1989	193	7	0	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1990	205	11	0	91	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1991	203	11	0	111	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1992	202	7	0	151	1	n/a	n/a	0	361
1993	208	13	0	164	1	n/a	n/a	0	386
1994	215	8	0	186	1	n/a	n/a	0	410
1995	207	9	0	215	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1996	207	9	0	215	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1997	237	6	0	213	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1998	236	11	0	241	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1999	221	16	0	251	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2000	198	12	0	244	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
2001	212	61	8	158	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
2002	231	85	6	175	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
2003	231	85	6	175	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
2004	219	82	5	173	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
2005	235	100	7	185	2	n/a	n/a	0	529
2006	190	63	2	182	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
2007	162	80	4	160	1	n/a	n/a	25	432
2008	152	117	2	187	1	n/a	n/a	39	498
2009	139	111	0	206	1	n/a	n/a	46	503
2010	156	112	1	206	3	n/a	n/a	31	509
2011	161	120	2	248	2	1	20	0	554
2012	128	114	3	251	2	1	12	0	511
2013	132	104	4	226	4	0	12	0	482
2014	130	95	1	229	2	0	10	0	467
2015	125	95	3	233	0	0	11	0	467
2016	87	97	4	242	0	0	11	0	441
2017	84	99	4	234	0	2	13	0	436
2018	71	98	4	236	2	0	14	0	425
2019	69	98	3	274	2	0	15	0	461
2020	64	101	2	265	2	1	11	0	446
2021	56	92	1	222	1	1	11	0	384
2022	54	84	1	214	0	1	12	0	366
2023	58	98	4	226	0	0	13	0	399

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 John Snively Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	20.0	13.7	61.5
1989	300	20.0	15.0	75.7
1990	307	25.0	12.2	26.1
1991	325	24.0	13.5	89.5
1992	361	29.0	12.4	81.4
1993	386	33.0	11.7	80.3
1994	410	31.0	13.2	85.4
1995	431	30.0	14.4	89.8
1996	431	30.0	14.4	89.8
1997	456	30.0	15.2	86.6
1998	488	27.0	18.1	83.6
1999	488	30.0	16.3	91
2000	455	31.0	14.7	91.9
2001	440	28.0	15.7	88.6
2002	498	32.0	15.6	91.2
2003	498	32.0	15.6	91.2
2004	480	33.0	14.5	91.3
2005	529	35.0	15.1	88.3
2006	438	35.0	12.5	89.3
2007	432	33.0	13.1	93.1
2008	498	37.0	13.5	96.1
2009	503	41.8	14.2	90.8
2010	509	34.5	14.7	94.8
2011	554	37.0	14.9	90.8
2012	511	36.0	14.1	95.1
2013	482	34.0	14.1	93.8
2014	467	30.0	15.5	69
2015	467	30.0	15.5	71.9
2016	441	30.0	14.7	82.8
2017	436	26.0	16.7	78
2018	425	26.0	16.3	79.1
2019	461	27.0	17.0	73.1
2020	446	28.0	15.9	65.9
2021	384	27.0	14.2	75.8
2022	366	25.0	14.6	79.2
2023	399	28.0	14.2	72.2

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 John Snively Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	20.0	13.7	61.5
1989	300	20.0	15.0	75.7
1990	307	25.0	12.2	26.1
1991	325	24.0	13.5	89.5
1992	361	29.0	12.4	81.4
1993	386	33.0	11.7	80.3
1994	410	31.0	13.2	85.4
1995	431	30.0	14.4	89.8
1996	431	30.0	14.4	89.8
1997	456	30.0	15.2	86.6
1998	488	27.0	18.1	83.6
1999	488	30.0	16.3	91
2000	455	31.0	14.7	91.9
2001	440	28.0	15.7	88.6
2002	498	32.0	15.6	91.2
2003	498	32.0	15.6	91.2
2004	480	33.0	14.5	91.3
2005	529	35.0	15.1	88.3
2006	438	35.0	12.5	89.3
2007	432	33.0	13.1	93.1
2008	498	37.0	13.5	96.1
2009	503	41.8	14.2	90.8
2010	509	34.5	14.7	94.8
2011	554	37.0	14.9	90.8
2012	511	36.0	14.1	95.1
2013	482	34.0	14.1	93.8
2014	467	30.0	15.5	69
2015	467	30.0	15.5	71.9
2016	441	30.0	14.7	82.8
2017	436	26.0	16.7	78
2018	425	26.0	16.3	79.1
2019	461	27.0	17.0	73.1
2020	446	28.0	15.9	65.9
2021	384	27.0	14.2	75.8
2022	366	25.0	14.6	79.2
2023	399	28.0	14.2	72.2

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 John Snively Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,263 (13.7%)	$7,979 (86.3%)	$9,242
2019	$1,205 (12.9%)	$8,168 (87.1%)	$9,373
2020	$1,548 (14.7%)	$8,994 (85.3%)	$10,542
2021	$1,593 (14.2%)	$9,609 (85.8%)	$11,202
2022	$3,401 (24.5%)	$10,455 (75.5%)	$13,856
2023	$2,555 (19.0%)	$10,899 (81.0%)	$13,454

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Snively Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1987^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1714^th of 2240 Elementary schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Snively Elementary)	33	47	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Snively Elementary)	40	67	27%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Snively Elementary)	29	40	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Snively Elementary)	47	51	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Snively Elementary)	35	50	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Snively Elementary)	39	41	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (John Snively Elementary)	31	37	6%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	39	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	461	399	13.4%
African American	98	98
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	274	226	17.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	58	15.9%
Two or More Races	15	13	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	72.2%	0.9%

Schools Near John Snively Elementary

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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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Snively Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	848 Snively Ave	Eloise	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5325	399	28	14.2	72.2%	58 (14.5%)	98 (24.6%)	226 (56.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	31.7	1571^st of 2256 public elementary schools	30.4%		26.1	1714^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.5%	143	51.0	38.0	44.0				62.0	43.0	40.0			36.0			$13,454	$2,555	$10,899
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Gilbert St	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 298-7977	709	41	17.2	52.9%	249 (35.1%)	154 (21.7%)	278 (39.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.4%)	38.4	1381^st of 2256 public elementary schools	38.8%		38.8	1367^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.0%	14	49.0	47.0	46.0				57.0	52.0	49.0			37.0			$9,660	$1,529	$8,130
Lake Shipp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Camellia Dr	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5384	628	30	20.9	59.9%	163 (26.0%)	209 (33.3%)	206 (32.8%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.7%)	24.1	1791^st of 2256 public elementary schools	20.6%		32.7	1537^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.4%	254	40.0	40.0	37.0				58.0	36.0	38.0			32.0			$8,752	$1,570	$7,180
Eagle Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Crystal Beach Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5357	697	35	19.9	59.3%	255 (36.6%)	134 (19.2%)	273 (39.2%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	9.6	2160^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.3%		16.5	1997^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%	163	36.0	26.0	34.0				30.0	28.0	23.0			28.0			$9,973	$2,060	$7,912
Wahneta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 4th St E	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5392	507	31	16.3	69.4%	50 (9.9%)	15 (3.0%)	441 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27	1709^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%		24.5	1756^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.6%	47	36.0	35.0	31.0				57.0	50.0	47.0			35.0			$11,798	$1,999	$9,799
Cypress Junction Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 5th St SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 259-1490	196	13	15.0	1.5%	135 (68.9%)	15 (7.7%)	35 (17.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	35.4	1478^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.5%		61.2	811^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.8%	667	55.0	53.0	54.0	58.0	37.0	65.0	40.0	47.0	25.0	50.0	60.0	29.0	41.0	72.0	$9,873	$1,562	$8,311
Frank E. Brigham Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	601 Avenue C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5300	564	32	17.6	34.0%	232 (41.1%)	139 (24.6%)	142 (25.2%)	25 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	90.7	153^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.2%		84.6	296^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.8%	143	80.0	76.0	81.0				80.0	76.0	82.0			73.0			$9,878	$1,088	$8,791
Elbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 15th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5364	601	42	14.3	61.7%	137 (22.8%)	206 (34.3%)	219 (36.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	27.7	1697^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.8%		25.1	1740^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.3%	43	32.0	51.0	44.0				36.0	54.0	34.0			38.0			$11,542	$2,282	$9,260
Inwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Avenue G NW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5369	298	18	16.5	69.8%	49 (16.4%)	151 (50.7%)	81 (27.2%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	14.9	2035^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		29.6	1622^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	27.6%	413	24.0	33.0	32.0				32.0	35.0	38.0			45.0			$12,064	$2,143	$9,921
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 State Highway 653	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 326-5388	1,130	68	16.6	36.8%	436 (38.6%)	243 (21.5%)	352 (31.2%)	60 (5.3%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (2.7%)	71.6	603^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	73.3%		52.2	1043^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.4%	440	65.0	58.0	60.0				71.0	69.0	63.0			64.0			$9,946	$1,793	$8,153

Frequently Asked Questions about John Snively Elementary

What is the racial makeup of John Snively Elementary?

Students at John Snively Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 25% African American, 15% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of John Snively Elementary attend?

Students who attend John Snively Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Denison Middle School
High : Winter Haven Senior High School

How many students attend John Snively Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended John Snively Elementary.

Is John Snively Elementary a good school?

John Snively Elementary ranks 1571^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is John Snively Elementary in?

Polk

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