K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 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 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2842 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
77%
21%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School's ranking?
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School is ranked #2842 out of 3,655 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School?
261 students attend K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School?
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School offer ?
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School part of?
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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