- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Key West, FL
Poinciana Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Poinciana Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120132001299
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poinciana Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Key West · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Poinciana Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Key West, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Poinciana Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120132001299 · Key West, FL Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 13.6:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Key West High School (1,337 students)
Poinciana Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Poinciana Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Key West High
Key West High School
1,337 students
- Horace O'bryan
Horace O'bryant School
1,011 students
- Marathon Schoo
Marathon School
809 students
- Coral Shores H
Coral Shores High School
753 students
- Key Largo Scho
Key Largo School
690 students
- This school
Poinciana Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Poinciana Elementary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poinciana Elementary School compares
Poinciana Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
White 17.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Poinciana Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe reports $17,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poinciana Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace O'bryant School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marathon School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Shores High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Key Largo School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poinciana Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poinciana Elementary School
How many students attend Poinciana Elementary School?
Poinciana Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Key West, FL. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poinciana Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poinciana Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poinciana Elementary School?
58.6% of students at Poinciana Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poinciana Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Poinciana Elementary School is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Key West, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poinciana Elementary School?
Poinciana Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poinciana Elementary School rank among schools in Key West?
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Key West, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Key West on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe?
Besides Poinciana Elementary School, Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students), Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students), and Marathon School (809 students). See the Monroe district page for the complete list.