Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poinciana Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poinciana Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Poinciana Park Elementary School's student population of 170 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Poinciana Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poinciana Park Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
73%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poinciana Park Elementary School's ranking?
Poinciana Park Elementary School is ranked #1453 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Poinciana Park Elementary School often compared to?
Poinciana Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kensington Park Elementary School, Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School, Alpha Charter Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Poinciana Park Elementary School?
170 students attend Poinciana Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Poinciana Park Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poinciana Park Elementary School?
Poinciana Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Poinciana Park Elementary School offer ?
Poinciana Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poinciana Park Elementary School part of?
Poinciana Park Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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