Serving 691 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gove 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 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gove Elementary School serves the southwest part of Belle Glade, FL, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 350.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the nearest edge and up to 24.9 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gove Elementary School's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Gove 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 Gove Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#2968 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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
78%
42%
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 Gove Elementary School's ranking?
Gove Elementary School is ranked #2968 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gove Elementary School?
691 students attend Gove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gove Elementary School?
Gove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gove Elementary School offer ?
Gove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gove Elementary School part of?
Gove Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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