PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GULF school district, located in PORT ST JOE, FL with about 595 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 2201 Long Ave in Port St. Joe, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gulf County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement for children in the local community. The school plays a vital role in the region’s educational landscape, focusing on building a strong academic base through a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond.
In addition to its classroom instruction, the school benefits from the oversight of the Gulf County School District, which prioritizes community involvement and student success. Families interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or administrative updates can access official information through the district’s website at http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/. The school maintains a focus on providing a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and participate in the vibrant life of the Port St. Joe community.
For more information, contact PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 227-1221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT ST JOE, FL 32456-2297
(850) 227-1221
http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/
PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT ST JOE, FL with about 595 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GULF
- Total Students:
- 595
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 595 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.6%
- Black or African American
- 13.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.