ROBERT H. JENKINS JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PUTNAM
251 S STATE ROAD 315
INTERLACHEN, FL 32148
904 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Interlachen Elementary School, located in the rural community of Interlachen, Florida, serves as a primary educational anchor for the Putnam County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student growth, and community engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare young learners for success in middle school and beyond while addressing the unique socio-economic needs of the local student population.

Beyond classroom instruction, the school maintains a commitment to digital communication and parental involvement, utilizing its official website to keep the community informed about academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. As part of the Putnam County school system, Interlachen Elementary emphasizes the importance of building a positive school culture where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally, ensuring that the school remains a vital pillar for the families within the Interlachen area.
904
Total Students
46.8
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    662 (73.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    156 (17.3 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    39 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: PUTNAM
Phone: (386)684-2130
Website: http://www.putnamschools.org/o/ies
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 469
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 43
Kindergarten 117
Grade 1 130
Grade 2 119
Grade 3 143
Grade 4 103
Grade 5 126
Grade 6 123
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
OCHWILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PUTNAM
410 Students
299 N STATE ROAD 21
HAWTHORNE, FL 32640 (8.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th