Poinciana Elementary School

Poinciana Elementary School serves 552 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth in Key West's unique island community. With 42 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide at #775 out of 3,816 Florida elementary schools.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 59% achieving proficiency or above, while 53% meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Poinciana Elementary sits in a distinctive neighborhood where the median household income reaches $80,069, though the area's unique geography contributes to elevated housing costs with median home values at $766,700. The surrounding community of 36,379 residents includes 37% with bachelor's degrees or higher, while 13.1% of families experience poverty.

The school's remote town setting on the island of Key West creates a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from both the natural beauty of the Florida Keys and the cultural richness of this historic maritime destination.