K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School
Tel:
(561)924-9800
- K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point 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 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School's student population of 376 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 376 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School is 0.38, which is less 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 | #2722 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 32% |
| Black | 76% | 22% |
| White | 4% | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School is Pahokee Middle-senior High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Glades Academy Inc (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Glades Academy Inc (2.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pahokee Glades Academy Inc Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 265 students
2.6 miles
7368 State Road 15 Bldg 15
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561)924-9402 2.6 K-8 265 - Pahokee Pahokee Middle-senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 874 students
2.8 miles
900 Larrimore Rd
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561)924-6400 2.8 6-12 874 - Pahokee Pahokee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
3.0 miles
560 E Main Pl
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561)924-9700 3.0 PK-5 368 - Pahokee Everglades Preparatory Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 101 students
3.5 miles
360 E Main St
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561)924-3002 3.5 9-12 101 - Belle Glade Glades Construction Academy At West Technical Vocational School
Grades: AE
9.3 miles
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561)996-4196 9.3 AE n/a
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