SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/sabalpalm

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sabal Palm Elementary School, located on Ridgeway Street in Tallahassee, is a dedicated member of the Leon County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population with a primary mission centered on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive community environment. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes building strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement necessary for success.

Academically, Sabal Palm focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often integrating targeted support to meet the unique needs of its learners. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school strives to create an inclusive and engaging culture that promotes character development and lifelong learning. By prioritizing student well-being and active parent involvement, Sabal Palm Elementary aims to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

492

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	64
Black	366
Asian	1
Two or More	20

Black
366 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
64 (13.0 %)
White
41 (8.3 %)
Two or More
20 (4.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-0167
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/sabalpalm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 19

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	49.4%
Male	249	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)