Pahokee Elementary School
Tel:
(561)924-9700
- Pahokee Elementary School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (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 25-29% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Pahokee 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 20%)
School Overview
- Pahokee Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 368 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pahokee Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pahokee Elementary School is 0.47, 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 | #2592 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 32% |
| Black | 65% | 22% |
| White | 2% | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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, middle school, and elementary school to Pahokee Elementary School is Pahokee Middle-senior High School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pahokee Pahokee Middle-senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 874 students
0.2 miles
900 Larrimore Rd
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561)924-6400 0.2 6-12 874 - Pahokee Glades Academy Inc Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 265 students
0.4 miles
7368 State Road 15 Bldg 15
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561)924-9402 0.4 K-8 265 - Pahokee Everglades Preparatory Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 101 students
0.5 miles
360 E Main St
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561)924-3002 0.5 9-12 101 - Pahokee West Transition Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
0.9 miles
541 Rardin Avenue
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561)924-6470 0.9 9-12 260 - Pahokee West Area Elementary Transition School Alternative School
Grades: 3-5 | 2 students
1.0 miles
1102 West Ave A
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561)993-4000 1.0 3-5 2
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