Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palencia Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 708 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Palencia Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palencia Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Palencia Elementary School is ranked #202 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palencia Elementary School?
708 students attend Palencia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Palencia Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palencia Elementary School?
Palencia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palencia Elementary School offer ?
Palencia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palencia Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 708 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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