William D. Moseley Elementary School

Summary:

William D. Moseley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palatka, Florida, serving 609 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Putnam District, which is ranked 59 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William D. Moseley Elementary School stands out from nearby schools like Middleton-Burney Elementary, Robert H. Jenkins Junior Elementary, and Browning-Pearce Elementary due to its significantly higher percentage of African American students (55.01%), consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (55.5% to 59.7%), and consistently lower test scores across all grade levels and subject areas compared to the Putnam District and Florida state averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.61% to 85.79%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While the nearby schools also struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism, William D. Moseley Elementary School's challenges stand out as the most significant. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have remained consistently low, with no significant improvement over the past decade, suggesting a need for more comprehensive and sustained interventions. In contrast, South Woods Elementary School, which is part of the higher-performing St. Johns District, demonstrates significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, highlighting the potential impact of district-level factors on school performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1100 Husson Ave
       Palatka, FL  32177


(386) 329-0562

District: Putnam

SchoolDigger Rank:
2084th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,958 Help


Students who attend William D. Moseley Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Palatka Junior - Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.0%
White:
24.8%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details William D. Moseley Elementary School ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Putnam School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.09. (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 Student population at William D. Moseley Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (55%), White (24.8%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Putnam School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William D. Moseley Elementary School is 17.9, which is the 5th best among 9 elementary schools in the Putnam School District. (See more...)
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Compare William D. Moseley Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William D. Moseley Elementary School is $10,958, which is the 5th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Putnam School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

William D. Moseley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Putnam:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam 59th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William D. Moseley Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.11 1502nd 1688 11.0%
2007 28.41 1347th 1786 24.6%
2008 17.90 1553rd 1789 13.2%
2009 14.12 1670th 1847 9.6%
2010 16.89 1683rd 1919 12.3%
2011 18.81 1717th 1985 13.5%
2012 7.46 1912th 1984 3.6%
2013 5.94 1989th 2029 2.0%
2014 12.05 1928th 2064 6.6%
2016 13.73 1892nd 2087 9.3%
2017 3.97 2081st 2112 1.5%
2018 7.16 2048th 2118 3.3%
2019 9.69 2063rd 2182 5.5%
2021 7.34 2181st 2247 2.9%
2022 11.39 2075th 2219 6.5%
2023 12.71 2088th 2240 6.8%
2024 13.09 2084th 2256 7.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

William D. Moseley Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for William D. Moseley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 180 288 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 180 288 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 146 307 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 138 308 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 162 353 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 130 308 1 20 0 n/a n/a 25 484
2008 108 284 0 17 1 n/a n/a 25 435
2009 100 246 1 18 0 n/a n/a 12 377
2010 95 419 1 20 1 n/a n/a 17 553
2011 74 363 1 26 1 1 7 0 473
2012 57 340 0 33 0 0 18 0 448
2013 52 327 1 39 0 0 18 0 437
2014 69 285 1 38 0 2 24 0 419
2015 101 315 0 50 0 4 24 0 494
2016 114 339 0 49 0 3 24 0 529
2017 91 356 0 67 0 4 26 0 544
2018 98 328 1 60 0 4 17 0 508
2019 97 354 1 56 1 4 24 0 537
2020 97 315 1 64 2 2 34 0 515
2021 78 286 0 55 0 1 29 0 449
2022 121 360 0 74 0 0 43 0 598
2023 151 335 1 79 2 1 40 0 609

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 William D. Moseley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 481 33.0 14.6 80.5
2003 481 33.0 14.6 80.5
2004 467 31.0 15.1 79.2
2005 464 31.0 15.0 82.8
2006 533 34.0 15.7 83.1
2007 484 33.0 14.7 83.9
2008 435 32.5 13.4 90.7
2009 377 31.1 12.4 88.8
2010 553 35.0 15.8 95.3
2011 473 32.0 14.7 94.7
2012 448 30.0 14.9 92.4
2013 437 30.0 14.5 96.1
2014 419 30.0 13.9 91.2
2015 494 32.0 15.4 94.7
2016 529 37.0 14.2 85.6
2017 544 34.0 16.0 90.6
2018 508 32.0 15.8 86.4
2019 537 25.2 21.2 88.6
2020 515 30.0 17.1 87
2021 449 30.0 14.9 72.6
2022 598 36.0 16.6 85.8
2023 609 34.0 17.9 75.2

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 William D. Moseley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 481 33.0 14.6 80.5
2003 481 33.0 14.6 80.5
2004 467 31.0 15.1 79.2
2005 464 31.0 15.0 82.8
2006 533 34.0 15.7 83.1
2007 484 33.0 14.7 83.9
2008 435 32.5 13.4 90.7
2009 377 31.1 12.4 88.8
2010 553 35.0 15.8 95.3
2011 473 32.0 14.7 94.7
2012 448 30.0 14.9 92.4
2013 437 30.0 14.5 96.1
2014 419 30.0 13.9 91.2
2015 494 32.0 15.4 94.7
2016 529 37.0 14.2 85.6
2017 544 34.0 16.0 90.6
2018 508 32.0 15.8 86.4
2019 537 25.2 21.2 88.6
2020 515 30.0 17.1 87
2021 449 30.0 14.9 72.6
2022 598 36.0 16.6 85.8
2023 609 34.0 17.9 75.2

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 William D. Moseley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,309 (15.4%) $7,201 (84.6%) $8,510
2019 $1,443 (19.9%) $5,809 (80.1%) $7,251
2020 $1,203 (13.1%) $7,988 (86.9%) $9,191
2021 $2,086 (18.9%) $8,937 (81.1%) $11,022
2022 $2,577 (25.6%) $7,493 (74.4%) $10,070
2023 $3,263 (29.8%) $7,695 (70.2%) $10,958

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William D. Moseley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2063rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2088th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William D. Moseley Elementary School)2725
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)4134
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William D. Moseley Elementary School)4633
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam)4641
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William D. Moseley Elementary School)3725
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)4349
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (William D. Moseley Elementary School)4029
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Putnam)5352
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William D. Moseley Elementary School)3232
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)4242
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (William D. Moseley Elementary School)1622
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Putnam)4437
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (William D. Moseley Elementary School)1420
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Putnam)3842
 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 Students537609
 13.4%
African American354335
 5.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic5679
 41.1%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White97151
 55.7%
Two or More Races2440
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%75.2%
 13.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about William D. Moseley Elementary School

Students at William D. Moseley Elementary School are 55% African American, 25% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended William D. Moseley Elementary School.

Students who attend William D. Moseley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Palatka Junior - Senior High School

William D. Moseley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Florida elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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