Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seminole Trails Elementary School 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seminole Trails Elementary School serves the eastern part of West Palm Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seminole Trails Elementary School's student population of 683 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seminole Trails 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 Seminole Trails Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2368 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seminole Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Seminole Trails Elementary School is ranked #2368 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Seminole Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Seminole Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Egret Lake Elementary School, Grassy Waters Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Seminole Trails Elementary School?
683 students attend Seminole Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Seminole Trails Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seminole Trails Elementary School?
Seminole Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Seminole Trails Elementary School offer ?
Seminole Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seminole Trails Elementary School part of?
Seminole Trails Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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