Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waters Edge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waters Edge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Waters Edge Elementary School's student population of 713 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waters Edge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waters Edge Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#49 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waters Edge Elementary School's ranking?
Waters Edge Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Waters Edge Elementary School often compared to?
Waters Edge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calusa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Waters Edge Elementary School?
713 students attend Waters Edge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Waters Edge Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waters Edge Elementary School?
Waters Edge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waters Edge Elementary School offer ?
Waters Edge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waters Edge Elementary School part of?
Waters Edge Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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