Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Port St. Joe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Port St. Joe Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
'Guiding our students to make the world a better place!'
Port St. Joe Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port St. Joe Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1742 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Port St. Joe Elementary School's ranking?
Port St. Joe Elementary School is ranked #1742 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Port St. Joe Elementary School often compared to?
Port St. Joe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wewahitchka Elementary School, Port St. Joe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Port St. Joe Elementary School?
512 students attend Port St. Joe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Port St. Joe Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port St. Joe Elementary School?
Port St. Joe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port St. Joe Elementary School offer ?
Port St. Joe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port St. Joe Elementary School part of?
Port St. Joe Elementary School is part of Gulf School District.
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