South Area Elementary Transition School (Closed 2009)

South Area Elementary Transition School serves 5 students in grades 3-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
80%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
25%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Area Elementary Transition School?
5 students attend South Area Elementary Transition School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South Area Elementary Transition School students are Black, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Area Elementary Transition School?
South Area Elementary Transition School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Area Elementary Transition School offer ?
South Area Elementary Transition School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is South Area Elementary Transition School part of?
South Area Elementary Transition School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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