Serving 976 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cholee Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cholee Lake Elementary School serves the eastern part of West Palm Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cholee Lake Elementary School's student population of 976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
976 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cholee Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cholee Lake Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#3029 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cholee Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Cholee Lake Elementary School is ranked #3029 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cholee Lake Elementary School?
976 students attend Cholee Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cholee Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cholee Lake Elementary School?
Cholee Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cholee Lake Elementary School offer ?
Cholee Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cholee Lake Elementary School part of?
Cholee Lake Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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