Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Snively 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Snively Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John Snively Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Snively Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Snively Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1835 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Snively Elementary School's ranking?
John Snively Elementary School is ranked #1835 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are John Snively Elementary School often compared to?
John Snively Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank E. Brigham Academy, Wahneta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend John Snively Elementary School?
397 students attend John Snively Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John Snively Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Snively Elementary School?
John Snively Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Snively Elementary School offer ?
John Snively Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Snively Elementary School part of?
John Snively Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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