PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

pdle.hdsb.org/

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ponce de Leon Elementary School, located in the rural community of Ponce de Leon, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Holmes County School District. As a PK-5 school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong educational base by utilizing district-aligned curricula to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school plays a central role in the small-town community of Ponce de Leon, acting as a hub for local families. The faculty and staff prioritize a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and develop a sense of responsibility and school pride. By maintaining a focus on consistent instruction and community involvement, Ponce de Leon Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary for success in their early academic years.

308

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
278 (90.3 %)
Two or More
15 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	HOLMES
Phone:	(850)836-4296
Website:	http://pdle.hdsb.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 18

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 55