Serving 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandpiper Shores 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 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandpiper Shores 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 Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#470 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
9%
21%
White
45%
36%
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
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Sandpiper Shores Elementary School's ranking?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is ranked #470 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sandpiper Shores Elementary School often compared to?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waters Edge Elementary School, Sunrise Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sandpiper Shores Elementary School?
840 students attend Sandpiper Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sandpiper Shores Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 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 Sandpiper Shores Elementary School?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sandpiper Shores Elementary School offer ?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandpiper Shores Elementary School part of?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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