Serving 769 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Grade K-8 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than 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 87% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Grade Elementary School serves the eastern part of Lake Worth, FL, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Grade K-8's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
769 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Motto
'Educate. Affirm. Inspire.'
School Rankings
North Grade K-8 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 North Grade K-8 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
#1936 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
38%
Black
12%
21%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Grade K-8's ranking?
North Grade K-8 is ranked #1936 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend North Grade K-8?
769 students attend North Grade K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of North Grade K-8 students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Grade K-8?
North Grade K-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Grade K-8 offer ?
North Grade K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Grade K-8 part of?
North Grade K-8 is part of Palm Beach School District.
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