Serving 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grassy Waters Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grassy Waters Elementary School serves the eastern part of West Palm Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 14.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 4.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grassy Waters Elementary School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grassy Waters Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grassy Waters Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1784 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue & Forest Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grassy Waters Elementary School's ranking?
Grassy Waters Elementary School is ranked #1784 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Grassy Waters Elementary School often compared to?
Grassy Waters Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royal Palm Beach Elementary School, H. L. Johnson Elementary School, Egret Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Grassy Waters Elementary School?
705 students attend Grassy Waters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Grassy Waters Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grassy Waters Elementary School?
Grassy Waters Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grassy Waters Elementary School offer ?
Grassy Waters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grassy Waters Elementary School part of?
Grassy Waters Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Grassy Waters Elementary School located?
Grassy Waters Elementary School is located in the Water Catchment Area neighborhood of West Palm Beach, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Water Catchment Area.
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