OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. JOHNS school district, located in PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL with about 1,168 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 85 teachers, OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the affluent coastal community of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the St. Johns County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic performance and consistent "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and the development of strong character traits among its student body.
The school benefits from a highly active and involved parent-teacher organization, which contributes significantly to the enrichment of the students' educational experience through various programs and campus enhancements. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and the integration of technology in the classroom, Ocean Palms prides itself on preparing students for middle school and beyond. Its location near the Atlantic coast and its reputation for community engagement make it a cornerstone of the Ponte Vedra Beach area, reflecting the district's overall commitment to excellence in education.
For more information, contact OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 547-3760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082-3828
(904) 547-3760
OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL with about 1,168 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ST. JOHNS
- Total Students:
- 1,168
- Teachers:
- 85
- 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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 1,168 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.1%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.