Grove Park Elementary School
Tel:
(561)904-7700
- Grove Park Elementary School serves 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Grove Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Grove Park Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 544 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grove Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grove Park Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3271 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 57% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 32% |
| Black | 65% | 22% |
| White | 5% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grove Park Elementary School is Palm Beach Virtual Instruction (course Offerings) (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 314 students
1.0 miles
9153 Roan Ln
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561)290-7661 1.0 K-8 314 - West Palm Beach North Technical Education Center Grades: AE
1.5 miles
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561)649-6014 1.5 AE n/a - West Palm Beach Palm Beach Virtual Instruction (course Offerings) Grades: 6-12
1.5 miles
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561)881-4760 1.5 6-12 n/a - West Palm Beach Howell L. Watkins Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 950 students
1.6 miles
9480 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561)776-3600 1.6 6-8 950 - West Palm Beach Inlet Grove Community High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 677 students
1.6 miles
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561)881-4600 1.6 9-12 677
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