PALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

355 PALENCIA VILLAGE DR
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32095

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

781 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palencia Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Palencia in St. Augustine, Florida, serves as a central hub for families within the St. Johns County School District. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, consistently maintaining high performance ratings within the state of Florida. Its educational philosophy emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for personal growth, often supported by active parental involvement and strong community partnerships.

The campus itself is noted for its modern, inviting facilities that provide a safe and engaging environment for its elementary-aged students. Beyond the classroom, Palencia Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to foster student well-being and social development. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and a positive school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students for future success while cultivating a sense of pride and belonging among the diverse families living in the St. Augustine area.

781

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	610
Hispanic	75
Black	26
Asian	22
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
610 (78.1 %)
Hispanic
75 (9.6 %)
Two or More
45 (5.8 %)
Black
26 (3.3 %)
Asian
22 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
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)547-4010
Website:	http://www-pes.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 97

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 179