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Sabal Palm Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1776^th

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 21% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Sabal Palm Elementary School in Tallahassee, FL, is a public school serving 459 students in grades PK-5 within the Leon district, where 77.78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a predominantly low-income community. The school has historically ranked in the bottom 20-30% of Florida elementary schools, but recent data shows a significant improvement from the 9th to the 21st percentile, though it still holds a 1-star rating. A critical concern is its extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.8% in 2023-2024, far exceeding the district average of 36.8% and dramatically higher than nearby high-performing schools like The School of Arts & Sciences Centre (24.0%) and Kate Sullivan Elementary (19.3%), though comparable to other struggling schools like John G. Riley Elementary (60.2%).

Despite spending $14,017 per student—the highest among nearby schools except Sealey Elementary—Sabal Palm's academic outcomes remain among the lowest, suggesting that high funding isn't translating into success, likely due to challenges like chronic absenteeism and high poverty. The school's performance is notably volatile, with wild year-to-year swings; for example, 3rd Grade ELA proficiency jumped from 28% to 56% then dropped to 39%, while 5th Grade Math rose from 38% to 63%. This inconsistency sets it apart from schools like Oak Ridge Elementary or Pineview Elementary, which are consistently low, and from Kate Sullivan Elementary or Sealey Elementary, which are consistently higher.

One bright spot is the 5th-grade class in 2025-2026, where proficiency rates in English Language Arts (66%) and Math (63%) exceeded both district and state averages, possibly due to a strong cohort or effective interventions. However, the 2023-2024 school year was a catastrophic low with a 0-star rating, followed by a dramatic rebound in 2024-2025, then a regression in 2025-2026, indicating the school hasn't found a formula for sustained improvement. Compared to Ruediger Elementary, which has a similar poverty rate but more stable performance, Sabal Palm's volatility is a key concern that parents should consider when evaluating the school's ability to provide consistent academic growth.

459

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,017

Per pupil spending ?

77.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2813 Ridgeway St
Tallahassee, FL 32310

(850) 488-0167

District: Leon

Students who attend Sabal Palm Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.0%

Hispanic:

15.5%

White:

6.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2016 → 21st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (46% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (46% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

1,776^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 21%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 15% (2016) to bottom 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 27Elementary Schools in the Leon

39^th of 70Leon among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	25.6	1776 of 2240	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	44.7	1232 of 2258	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	14.5	2051 of 2256	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	22.7	1807 of 2240	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.8	1976 of 2219	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.0	2049 of 2247	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	30.9	1567 of 2182	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.1	1852 of 2118	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	16.5	1878 of 2112	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.5	1775 of 2087	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	11.9	1932 of 2064	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	22.0	1676 of 2029	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.1	1646 of 1984	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.9	1444 of 1985	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.5	1226 of 1919	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	29.3	1412 of 1847	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	30.1	1343 of 1789	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	34.1	1243 of 1786	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.6	1034 of 1688	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math51%-13 vs state

English Language Arts44%-16 vs state

Science35%-25 vs state

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by a citizen
Thursday, July 12, 2012

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

Schools Near Sabal Palm Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sabal Palm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2813 Ridgeway St	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-0167	459	33	13.9	77.8%	31 (6.8%)	326 (71.0%)	71 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	25.6	1776^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.7%		44.7	1232^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.4%	544	39.0	34.0	66.0				37.0	57.0	63.0				35.0					$14,017	$3,059	$10,957
Pineview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2230 Lake Bradford Rd	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-2819	457	31	14.9	79.2%	20 (4.4%)	376 (82.3%)	44 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	29.5	1678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.1%		27.6	1710^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.3%	32	43.0	49.0	42.0				54.0	66.0	58.0				38.0					$12,796	$2,324	$10,472
Bond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2204 Saxon St	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7676	611	36	16.9	82.8%	35 (5.7%)	486 (79.5%)	49 (8.0%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.4%)	39.8	1404^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.3%		34.1	1521^st of 2258 public elementary schools	32.6%	117	45.0	47.0	56.0				63.0	74.0	59.0				49.0					$9,784	$1,122	$8,662
John G Riley Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1400 Indiana St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5840	608	37	16.4	78.5%	26 (4.3%)	467 (76.8%)	67 (11.0%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.9%)	15.3	2032^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	9.3%		22.4	1834^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.8%	198	42.0	33.0	30.0				59.0	39.0	47.0				32.0					$11,616	$2,178	$9,438
Astoria Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2465 Atlas Rd	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-4673	479	34	14.0	76.6%	23 (4.8%)	378 (78.9%)	42 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)	37.2	1473^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.2%		31.3	1608^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.8%	135	43.0	48.0	57.0				58.0	64.0	70.0				42.0					$13,470	$2,462	$11,009
Ruediger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	526 W 10th Ave	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-1074	504	36	14.1	68.1%	39 (7.7%)	345 (68.5%)	70 (13.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.3%)	30.9	1648^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.4%		45.8	1210^th of 2258 public elementary schools	46.4%	438	42.0	41.0	46.0				47.0	65.0	67.0				51.0					$12,271	$2,149	$10,123
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre	Public, Charter	K-8	2415 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 999-8267	448	35	12.8	21.7%	248 (55.4%)	77 (17.2%)	60 (13.4%)	22 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (8.5%)	56.7	964^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.0%		60.5	867^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.6%	97	74.0	62.0	72.0	52.0	62.0	64.0	75.0	54.0	67.0	37.0	25.0	74.0	66.0	79.0	92.0	90.0		$8,183	$105	$8,078
Oak Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4530 Shelfer Rd	Tallahassee	32305	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-3124	432	29	14.8	78.5%	22 (5.1%)	318 (73.6%)	63 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.5%)	9.8	2146^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%		8.6	2173^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	3.8%	27	37.0	34.0	42.0				47.0	24.0	42.0				24.0					$12,142	$2,044	$10,098
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	3434 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 681-7827	621	37	16.7	50.9%	120 (19.3%)	314 (50.6%)	130 (20.9%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (5.6%)	35.7	1508^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.7%		30.3	1638^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.5%	130	46.0	48.0	56.0	72.0	71.0	62.0	58.0	52.0	46.0	57.0	72.0	0.0	53.0	56.0	83.0		82.0	$9,120	$324	$8,796
Sealey Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2815 Allen Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5640	369	27	13.6	49.9%	61 (16.5%)	234 (63.4%)	40 (10.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.1%)	44.8	1278^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.9%		41.6	1304^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.2%	26	69.0	52.0	66.0				51.0	52.0	64.0				50.0					$14,258	$1,975	$12,283

Frequently Asked Questions about Sabal Palm Elementary School

How many students attend Sabal Palm Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 459 students attended Sabal Palm Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sabal Palm Elementary School attend?

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Sabal Palm Elementary School?

Students at Sabal Palm Elementary School are 71% African American, 15% Hispanic, 7% White, 7% Two or more races.

Is Sabal Palm Elementary School a good school?

Sabal Palm Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Sabal Palm Elementary School in?

Leon

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