Serving 1,342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clifford O Taylor/kirklane 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 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary serves the eastern part of Lake Worth, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of around 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School's student population of 1,342 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
Average Class Size
23 students
School Rankings
Clifford O Taylor/kirklane 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 Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#2925 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
78%
38%
Black
12%
21%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School's ranking?
Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School is ranked #2925 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School often compared to?
Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School?
1,342 students attend Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School?
Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School offer ?
Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School part of?
Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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