PONTE VEDRA PALM VALLEY- RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

610 US HIGHWAY A1A N
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082

www-pvmkr.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

1,066 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ponte Vedra Palm Valley-Rawlings Elementary School (PVMRK) is a highly regarded public school located in the affluent coastal community of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school operates under the St. Johns County School District, which is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in the state. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student development in technology, arts, and character education.

Beyond its academic reputation, PVMRK is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school benefits from a dedicated Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and a variety of extracurricular programs that enhance the student experience. With a focus on providing a nurturing and safe atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for future success by integrating modern educational resources with traditional teaching values. Its location in Ponte Vedra Beach makes it a central hub for families in the area, contributing to its status as a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.

1,066

Total Students

69.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONTE VEDRA PALM VALLEY- RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	862
Hispanic	69
Black	27
Asian	33
Two or More	74
American Indian	1

White
862 (80.9 %)
Two or More
74 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (6.5 %)
Asian
33 (3.1 %)
Black
27 (2.5 %)
American Indian
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:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8570
Website:	http://www-pvmkr.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 1

Kindergarten 152

Grade 1 165

Grade 2 185

Grade 3 177

Grade 4 195

Grade 5 191