MAUDE SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

416 JOHN BALDWIN RD
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32433

mse.walton.k12.fl.us/

553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maude Saunders Elementary School, located in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Walton County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while instilling a love for lifelong learning.

Beyond classroom instruction, Maude Saunders Elementary plays an active role in the local community, promoting strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and encouraging, often incorporating extracurricular opportunities and community-centered events to enrich the student experience. With a commitment to clear communication and transparency, the school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents informed and engaged, ensuring that the school remains a collaborative hub for the children of DeFuniak Springs.

553

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAUDE SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	87
Black	69
Asian	3
Two or More	62
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
328 (59.3 %)
Hispanic
87 (15.7 %)
Black
69 (12.5 %)
Two or More
62 (11.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WALTON
Phone:	(850)892-1260
Website:	http://mse.walton.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 83