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#256 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 7% in state

Osceola Elementary School

Elementary School · St. Johns · St. Augustine, FL

A St. Johns elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1605 OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY RD, St. Augustine, FL 32084

  • Math 68% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$9,990
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Osceola Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2013
ELA
56%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Osceola Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,965

Median home value

$295,000

Median rent

$1,534/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Moultrie Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–51.2 mi27Compare →
The Evelyn Hamblen CenterEnrollment path unverified4.4K–121.3 mi41Compare →
James A. Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.5 mi532Compare →
Palencia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–5Not available708Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St. Johns

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#6 of 46
District spending per student
$9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Osceola Elementary School is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Osceola Elementary School

Osceola Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Augustine, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 688 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Osceola Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Osceola Elementary School serves students in grades PreK through 5 1. The school operates within the St. Johns County School District and utilizes digital platforms such as Clever, Schoology, and Microsoft 365 for student access and parent communication via ParentSquare 1. School hours are 8:25 AM to 2:45 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 8:25 AM to 1:45 PM on Wednesdays 1. The administration does not accept dismissal changes over the phone; these must be submitted online before 2:00 PM daily, or 1:00 PM on Wednesdays 1. The district has transitioned its Honor Card program to a digital format for students in grades 3-12 who are on the A/B honor roll, allowing them to receive discounts at local businesses 1. A Media Advisory Committee supports the Osceola Media Center's collection development and library programs, with Kellie Blanco serving as the contact for membership inquiries for the 2025-2026 school year 1. Extended day care punch cards are available for purchase for the 2026-2027 school year 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www-oes.stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osceola Elementary School

What grades does Osceola Elementary School serve?

Osceola Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Osceola Elementary School?

Osceola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osceola Elementary School rank in FL?

Osceola Elementary School ranks #256 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Osceola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Osceola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Osceola Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osceola Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Osceola Elementary School a charter school?

No, Osceola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Osceola Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Osceola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osceola Elementary School?

67.4% of students at Osceola Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
688
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Johns County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
Area population (ZIP 32084)
36,998
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32084; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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