Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School

Summary:

Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, serving 1,066 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the St. Johns School District, which is ranked 4th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 5-star rating.

Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and St. Johns district averages on standardized tests, with 90% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 93% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to 76% and 77% respectively for the district, and 55% and 58% for the state of Florida. The school has been ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in Florida for the past several years, reaching as high as 12th out of 2,240 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the student population is predominantly white, with 80.86% of students identifying as such, which is higher than the surrounding Duval County schools that have more diverse student populations.

Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.9% to 9.3% over the past few years, and its low free/reduced lunch rates, with only 10.6% of students eligible in the 2022-2023 school year. This indicates a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the surrounding schools. While the school outperforms the state and district averages, it also outperforms many of the nearby Duval County schools, such as having 90% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50-85% at the nearby Duval County schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 610 Us Highway A1a N
       Ponte Vedra Beach, FL  32082


(904) 547-8570

District: St. Johns

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,544 Help


Students who attend Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Alice B. Landrum Middle School
High:    Ponte Vedra High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,066

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.6% Help


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Compare Details Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 26 ranked elementary schools in the St. Johns School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.21. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School is 15.3. 13 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School employs 69.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School is $9,544, which is the 12th highest among 26 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Johns:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Johns 4th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.32 79th 1688 95.3%
2007 92.42 58th 1786 96.8%
2008 91.71 76th 1789 95.8%
2009 93.79 31st 1847 98.3%
2010 93.49 39th 1919 98.0%
2011 91.95 64th 1985 96.8%
2012 92.61 85th 1984 95.7%
2013 95.63 29th 2029 98.6%
2014 95.17 36th 2064 98.3%
2016 95.82 38th 2087 98.2%
2017 95.13 36th 2112 98.3%
2018 94.56 47th 2118 97.8%
2019 95.16 31st 2182 98.6%
2021 96.21 27th 2247 98.8%
2022 96.01 31st 2219 98.6%
2023 97.45 12th 2240 99.5%
2024 97.21 19th 2256 99.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 27, 2014

Open Quote This school needs a full administration make over. There are many problems that go on in this school and it is all dragged and covered under the rug. From bullying issues to teaching methods to unprofessional and uncaring staff. This school needs improvement in many areas. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, July 12, 2013

Open Quote I don't even understand what the above comments are supposed to mean, so I thought I'd post a useful comment for those looking for accurate information. My daughter is about to start her 4th year at PVPV Rawlings and we have had nothing but a great experience there. As with any school, there are some "just OK" teachers, but most are fabulous. Teachers WANT to work in St Johns County and at PVPV/Rawlings, so they are able to pick from the best. The administration, although maybe not warm and fuzzy, are responsive and available. As a parent, there are many opportunities to get involved and it's definitely encouraged by the school. Although it's a large school, I never felt like my daughter was just a number. The 2 campuses give it a smaller feel and make it easier to manage the 1200 kids who attend.
I've read some negative reviews, but from our experience over the past few years, my opinion and the opinion of all of my friends and neighbors is that PVPV/Rawlings is a great school overall. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 26, 2011

Open Quote Administration and teachers are very disrespectful and can't follow directions. Perhaps they are ADD or ADHD and should be drugged so they will learn to comply. Close Quote


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Monday, September 26, 2011

Open Quote It's hard to rate a school on educational value when their focus is flexing what they perceive to be control over familys. If the administration would learn their role in a childs education is "education" and not controlling a family the community would be better served. PVPV/Rawlings is a typical school district snubbing their nose at the parents and children because they have the backing of the worthless unions. Take the government out of the schools and make the overpaid administration earn their keep. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 578 3 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1994 629 6 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1995 797 10 9 18 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1996 797 10 9 18 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1997 567 6 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 601 5 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1999 601 2 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2000 540 5 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 1159 11 17 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1215
2002 1113 12 14 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
2003 1113 12 14 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
2004 1114 14 24 39 1 n/a n/a 0 1192
2005 1119 17 20 39 3 n/a n/a 0 1198
2006 1058 11 22 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1120
2007 984 12 22 23 0 n/a n/a 29 1070
2008 986 10 32 26 1 n/a n/a 30 1085
2009 979 11 35 33 3 n/a n/a 29 1090
2010 1027 21 42 49 5 n/a n/a 0 1144
2011 1023 18 41 57 5 3 9 0 1156
2012 1050 24 38 76 4 3 19 0 1214
2013 1072 16 48 90 4 2 25 0 1257
2014 1109 12 57 98 4 5 28 0 1313
2015 872 6 39 86 4 7 34 0 1048
2016 849 7 41 86 2 10 31 0 1026
2017 843 10 43 93 2 10 37 0 1038
2018 832 13 44 87 2 10 42 0 1030
2019 848 21 30 76 1 7 38 0 1021
2020 830 19 34 73 3 4 44 0 1007
2021 831 20 28 71 2 1 53 0 1006
2022 857 22 28 69 1 0 68 0 1045
2023 862 27 33 69 1 0 74 0 1066

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 Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 590 0.0 0.0 2
1994 652 34.0 19.2 3.1
1995 834 45.0 18.5 2.3
1996 834 45.0 18.5 2.3
1997 596 36.0 16.6 2.5
1998 626 37.0 16.9 3
1999 626 38.0 16.5 4.8
2000 567 33.0 17.2 6.2
2001 1215 32.0 38.0 4
2002 1174 36.0 32.6 4.6
2003 1174 36.0 32.6 4.6
2004 1192 40.0 29.8 4.9
2005 1198 74.0 16.2 6.7
2006 1120 72.0 15.6 6.2
2007 1070 64.0 16.7 6.5
2008 1085 66.0 16.4 7.9
2009 1090 73.3 16.1 9.1
2010 1144 69.0 16.5 4.8
2011 1156 77.0 15.0 12.7
2012 1214 80.0 15.1 12.4
2013 1257 90.0 13.9 9.3
2014 1313 90.0 14.5 9.6
2015 1048 70.0 14.9 12.7
2016 1026 71.0 14.4 12
2017 1038 70.0 14.8 13.7
2018 1030 70.0 14.7 11.7
2019 1021 67.4 15.1 11.7
2020 1007 66.4 15.1 9.4
2021 1006 67.2 14.9 11.7
2022 1045 63.0 16.5 8.9
2023 1066 69.6 15.3 10.6

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 Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 590 0.0 0.0 2
1994 652 34.0 19.2 3.1
1995 834 45.0 18.5 2.3
1996 834 45.0 18.5 2.3
1997 596 36.0 16.6 2.5
1998 626 37.0 16.9 3
1999 626 38.0 16.5 4.8
2000 567 33.0 17.2 6.2
2001 1215 32.0 38.0 4
2002 1174 36.0 32.6 4.6
2003 1174 36.0 32.6 4.6
2004 1192 40.0 29.8 4.9
2005 1198 74.0 16.2 6.7
2006 1120 72.0 15.6 6.2
2007 1070 64.0 16.7 6.5
2008 1085 66.0 16.4 7.9
2009 1090 73.3 16.1 9.1
2010 1144 69.0 16.5 4.8
2011 1156 77.0 15.0 12.7
2012 1214 80.0 15.1 12.4
2013 1257 90.0 13.9 9.3
2014 1313 90.0 14.5 9.6
2015 1048 70.0 14.9 12.7
2016 1026 71.0 14.4 12
2017 1038 70.0 14.8 13.7
2018 1030 70.0 14.7 11.7
2019 1021 67.4 15.1 11.7
2020 1007 66.4 15.1 9.4
2021 1006 67.2 14.9 11.7
2022 1045 63.0 16.5 8.9
2023 1066 69.6 15.3 10.6

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 Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $254 (2.9%) $8,399 (97.1%) $8,653
2019 $210 (2.4%) $8,400 (97.6%) $8,609
2020 $185 (2.1%) $8,775 (97.9%) $8,961
2021 $312 (3.6%) $8,364 (96.4%) $8,676
2022 $344 (3.8%) $8,685 (96.2%) $9,028
2023 $415 (4.3%) $9,128 (95.6%) $9,544

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings 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 31st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School)8881
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)7876
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School)8888
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)8280
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School)8587
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)7776
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School)9589
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)8281
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School)8385
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)7675
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School)8992
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)8076
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School)8586
 1%
   5th Grade Science (St. Johns)7370
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10211066
 4.4%
African American2127
 28.6%
American Indian11
Asian3033
 10%
Hispanic7669
 9.2%
Pacific Islander70
 100%
White848862
 1.7%
Two or More Races3874
 94.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.7%10.6%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School

Students who attend Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alice B. Landrum Middle School
High : Ponte Vedra High School

Students at Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School are 81% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

Yes! Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,066 students attended Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School.


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