Banyan Creek Elementary School

4243 Sabal Lakes Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Banyan Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Banyan Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Banyan Creek Elementary School's student population of 839 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
839 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Banyan Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banyan Creek Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#819 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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62%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Banyan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Banyan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
36%
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Black
38%
21%
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White
34%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Banyan Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banyan Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Banyan Creek Elementary School is ranked #819 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Banyan Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Banyan Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morikami Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Banyan Creek Elementary School?
839 students attend Banyan Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Banyan Creek Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banyan Creek Elementary School?
Banyan Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Banyan Creek Elementary School offer ?
Banyan Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Banyan Creek Elementary School part of?
Banyan Creek Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.

School Reviews

5   1/28/2012
A well run school where teachers and principal really like children and hold high standards of learning and conduct.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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