POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

570 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Poinciana Elementary School is a public school located in Key West, Florida, serving students in the Monroe County School District. As a staple of the local island community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating the unique cultural and historical context of the Florida Keys, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Poinciana Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by encouraging community involvement and extracurricular participation. The school leverages its location in Key West to provide a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and local stakeholders work together to enhance the educational journey. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive space that reflects the vibrant spirit of the Key West community.

570

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	214
Black	190
Asian	6
Two or More	19

Hispanic
214 (37.5 %)
Black
190 (33.3 %)
White
141 (24.7 %)
Two or More
19 (3.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)

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:	MONROE
Phone:	(305)293-1630
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 78

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 83