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Poinciana Elementary School

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Poinciana Elementary School ranks 1303 rd of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1303^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Poinciana Elementary School in Key West, FL, is a public school serving 556 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Monroe County School District, where over 66% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

This school presents a fascinating contrast in academic performance. On one hand, Poinciana is a math powerhouse, with 4th and 5th graders scoring 75% and 70% proficiency respectively in 2025-2026—the highest among all traditional public elementary schools in the district and well above state averages. On the other hand, the school struggles significantly with early literacy, particularly in 3rd grade where ELA proficiency was just 28% compared to the district average of 62%. This creates a unique "3rd grade wall" that the school appears to overcome by 5th grade, when ELA scores rise to 57%. The school spends a substantial $19,708 per student and maintains a low 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio, yet its overall state ranking has declined from a pandemic-era peak of 70th percentile (4 stars) in 2020-2021 to 42nd percentile (2 stars) currently. Nearby Sigsbee Charter School, just over a mile away, serves a much less economically disadvantaged population and achieves dramatically higher scores across all subjects, highlighting the strong influence of socioeconomic factors on academic outcomes.

Chronic absenteeism remains a persistent challenge at Poinciana, with a rate of 19.5% in 2023-2024, though this is lower than the state average of 31.4% and similar to the district average. The school's primary opportunity for growth lies in replicating its math success in early literacy instruction, particularly for 3rd graders. For parents considering Poinciana, the school offers strong math programming and dedicated resources, but early reading support may be an area requiring extra attention at home.

556

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,708

Per pupil spending ?

66.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1407 Kennedy Dr
Key West, FL 33040

(305) 293-1630

District: Monroe

Students who attend Poinciana Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Key West High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.2%

Hispanic:

36.7%

White:

17.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 51st percentile in 2016 → 42nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (56% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!English Language Arts scores 15 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg59%

Florida avg62%

1,303^rd of 2,242

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to bottom 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Monroe

19^th of 70Monroe 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	43.9	1303 of 2242	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.3	1351 of 2258	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.5	1187 of 2256	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.3	1277 of 2240	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.2	1156 of 2219	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	68.4	675 of 2247	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	62.8	779 of 2182	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.0	1001 of 2118	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.1	1077 of 2112	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	51.1	1022 of 2087	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.7	851 of 2064	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.7	867 of 2029	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.6	628 of 1984	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.5	664 of 1985	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	72.4	511 of 1919	73.4%	★★★★☆
2009	62.9	713 of 1847	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.9	534 of 1789	70.2%	★★★★☆
2007	78.4	343 of 1786	80.8%	★★★★☆
2006	82.4	254 of 1688	85.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math68%+4 vs state

Science54%-6 vs state

English Language Arts46%-15 vs state

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 English Language Arts 9th 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
Poinciana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Kennedy Dr	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 293-1630	556	41	13.5	66.4%	99 (17.8%)	229 (41.2%)	204 (36.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	43.9	1303^rd of 2242 public elementary schools	41.9%		40.3	1351^st of 2258 public elementary schools	40.2%	48	28.0	52.0	57.0					60.0	75.0	70.0				54.0					$19,708	$1,036	$18,672
Sigsbee Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	939 Felton Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 294-1861	531	5	106.2	19.2%	344 (64.8%)	22 (4.1%)	81 (15.3%)	19 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	62 (11.7%)	74.5	517^th of 2242 public elementary schools	76.9%		79.5	414^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.7%	103	84.0	70.0	73.0	85.0	83.0	69.0	100.0	71.0	55.0	79.0	74.0	87.0	30.0	74.0	86.0	89.0			$16,555	$63	$16,492
Horace O'Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-8	1105 Leon St	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 296-5628	1,011	69	14.6	60.8%	173 (17.1%)	297 (29.4%)	487 (48.2%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (3.5%)	23.5	1835^th of 2242 public elementary schools	18.2%		19.4	1928^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.6%	93	58.0	20.0	59.0	44.0	45.0	44.0		68.0	25.0	49.0	38.0	36.0	21.0	51.0	30.0	98.0	100.0	62.0	$17,445	$944	$16,500
May Sands Montessori School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1400 United St Ste 110	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 293-1400	90	1	90.0	25.6%	57 (63.3%)	4 (4.4%)	20 (22.2%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.8%)								(n/a)	67.0							58.0											$14,458	$263	$14,195
Gerald Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5855 College Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 293-1610	674	43	15.8	74.6%	114 (16.9%)	274 (40.7%)	266 (39.5%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.9%)	35.4	1517^th of 2242 public elementary schools	32.3%		26.3	1746^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.7%	229	62.0	49.0	39.0					64.0	73.0	37.0				35.0					$19,445	$1,057	$18,388
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	241 Trumbo Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	Yes	No	(305) 293-1400	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sugarloaf School	Public	PK, KG-8	255 Crane Blvd	Summerland Key	33042	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 745-3282	651	41	15.8	33.0%	381 (58.5%)	37 (5.7%)	198 (30.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	42.7	1329^th of 2242 public elementary schools	40.7%		49.6	1122^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	50.3%	207	53.0	56.0	48.0	71.0	66.0	46.0		66.0	48.0	58.0	67.0	71.0	59.0	46.0	43.0	95.0		78.0	$17,715	$764	$16,950

Frequently Asked Questions about Poinciana Elementary School

What district is Poinciana Elementary School in?

Monroe

Is Poinciana Elementary School a good school?

Poinciana Elementary School ranks 1303^rd of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Poinciana Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Poinciana Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Key West High School

What is the racial makeup of Poinciana Elementary School?

Students at Poinciana Elementary School are 41% African American, 37% Hispanic, 18% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Poinciana Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 556 students attended Poinciana Elementary School.

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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