Maude Saunders Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Defuniak Springs, Florida 32433 · Walton
#1653 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#28399 of 50,301 nationally
About Maude Saunders Elementary School
Maude Saunders Elementary School is a public elementary located in Defuniak Springs, in the Walton school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 554 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1653rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 554.
There are 5 schools in Defuniak Springs; Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Maude Saunders Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Maude Saunders Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Walton High School
Defuniak Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students · 754 m away
West Defuniak Elementary School
Defuniak Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students · 3.0 km away
Walton Middle School
Defuniak Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
Cypress Elementary School
New Port Richey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
Lake Forest Elementary School
Pembroke Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Tamarac Elementary School
Tamarac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Lutz · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Longwood Elementary School
Shalimar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maude Saunders Elementary School a good school?
Maude Saunders Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 45.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1653 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Maude Saunders Elementary School rank in Florida?
Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks #1653 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #28399 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Maude Saunders Elementary School?
Maude Saunders Elementary School had 554 students in 2025.
Is Maude Saunders Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Maude Saunders Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Maude Saunders Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Maude Saunders Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.