Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pahokee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pahokee Elementary School serves the northwest part of Pahokee, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 13.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pahokee Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pahokee Elementary School 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 Pahokee Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#2370 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Hispanic
35%
38%
Black
64%
21%
White
1%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pahokee Elementary School's ranking?
Pahokee Elementary School is ranked #2370 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pahokee Elementary School?
328 students attend Pahokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pahokee Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pahokee Elementary School?
Pahokee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pahokee Elementary School offer ?
Pahokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pahokee Elementary School part of?
Pahokee Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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