The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in Math. The lowest is 53% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Rymfire Elementary School
Rymfire Elementary sits on Rymfire Drive in Palm Coast, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in the Flagler County district. The enrollment is substantial for an elementary school, with students spread across all grade levels from kindergarten through fifth grade and a small number of pre-K seats.
The school draws a genuinely diverse student body. White students make up the largest share, followed by Hispanic and Black students, with meaningful representation from multiracial families and Asian students as well. Economic need is real here: well over half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which means a significant portion of families are navigating tighter household budgets. Data on English learners and students with individualized education programs was not available in what was provided.
On Florida's FAST assessments, Rymfire's results in the most recent school year present a mixed picture across grades and subjects. Math proficiency is the relative strength, with solid results at both the third- and fourth-grade levels, though fifth-grade math dips noticeably. ELA follows a similar arc: third and fourth grade are in the moderate range, while fifth-grade reading proficiency falls to roughly half of students tested. The statewide science assessment, given only at fifth grade, lands below the majority threshold as well. Trend data was not available, so it is not possible to say from this data whether these results represent improvement, decline, or a plateau. A parent who wants to understand the trajectory and how the school plans to address fifth-grade outcomes specifically would do well to ask the school directly.
Graduation rate is not applicable here; Rymfire ends at fifth grade, well before high school.
One recent districtwide change worth knowing: Flagler Schools has put a strict cellphone ban in place across its schools. At the elementary level this was already the policy, but publicly reported information confirms the district extended a full-day, off-device requirement to its middle schools under a Florida law that took effect in the summer of 2025. The district reported a meaningful drop in discipline referrals tied to devices since the policy rolled out. For parents accustomed to reaching children during the school day, this is a real shift in how communication works.
Palm Coast itself is a master-planned suburban city organized into distinct residential sections, and daily life is car-dependent for most families. The city's trail network is one of its genuine assets, with paved paths threading through neighborhoods and preserves, and a developing Town Center area that the city is building out as its downtown with parks, restaurants, and civic space. Growth in Palm Coast is active and substantial, with large residential developments under construction and approved to the west, which means the city's school-age population is likely to keep growing.
The housing market near Rymfire is worth noting for families considering a move. Home values in the area have slipped modestly year over year, putting them somewhat below the Florida statewide median, which may ease entry for buyers. Rents have edged slightly upward. At current mortgage rates, the estimated monthly cost of carrying a home at median value is meaningful but not extreme relative to national income benchmarks, and rent as a share of income sits in a manageable range.
Program-specific details for Rymfire, such as intervention services, enrichment offerings, or before-and-after-school care, were not available in the data provided. Families looking for that level of detail should contact the school or review the Flagler district's website directly.
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