Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Egret 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 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Egret Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Egret Lake Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Egret Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Egret Lake Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#2721 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
36%
Black
56%
21%
White
10%
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
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Egret Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Egret Lake Elementary School is ranked #2721 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Egret Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Egret Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grassy Waters Elementary School, Seminole Trails 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 48% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Egret Lake Elementary School?
599 students attend Egret Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Egret Lake Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Egret Lake Elementary School?
Egret Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Egret Lake Elementary School offer ?
Egret Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Egret Lake Elementary School part of?
Egret Lake Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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