South Olive Elementary School
Tel:
(561)202-0200
- South Olive Elementary School serves 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
South Olive Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Olive Elementary School's student population of 596 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 596 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Olive Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Olive Elementary School is 0.60, 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 | #699 out of 3,601 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 32% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 42% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 to South Olive Elementary School is Florida Futures Academy South Campus (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Palm Beach Maritime Academy (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Palm Beach Maritime Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 907 students
0.4 miles
7719 S Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561)547-3775 0.4 K-8 907 - West Palm Beach Florida Futures Academy South Campus Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 10-12
0.5 miles
8160 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561)215-7551 0.5 10-12 n/a - West Palm Beach Forest Hill Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 2462 students
0.7 miles
6901 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561)540-2400 0.7 9-12 2462 - West Palm Beach Forest Hill High Adult Education Grades: AE
0.7 miles
6901 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561)540-2417 0.7 AE n/a - West Palm Beach Palmetto Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 550 students
1.1 miles
5801 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561)202-0400 1.1 PK-5 550
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