Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#657 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
27%
21%
White
36%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School is ranked #657 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timber Trace Elementary School, Marsh Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School?
609 students attend Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School?
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School part of?
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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