Boca Raton Elementary School

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Boca Raton Elementary School ranks 1337 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Boca Raton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Boca Raton, Florida, with a student population of 365. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boca Raton Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White (32.33%), African American (29.04%), and Hispanic (34.79%) students, in contrast to nearby schools like Calusa Elementary and Addison Mizner, which have a higher percentage of White students. However, the school faces challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 23.1% to 37.4% over the past 5 years, much higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Boca Raton Elementary's test scores, while improving in recent years, still lag behind the nearby schools and the district/state averages, with 5th grade science proficiency at 46% compared to 75% at Calusa Elementary and 77% at Addison Mizner.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.47% to 81.07% over the past 3 years, suggests that Boca Raton Elementary may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a contributing factor to the school's lower performance on various metrics. While the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from 815 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,337 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, the school has shown some signs of improvement in recent years, indicating that with the right interventions and support, it has the potential to continue enhancing its performance and outcomes for students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

103 SW 1st Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33432

(561) 544-1700

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1337^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,438

Students who attend Boca Raton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Boca Raton Community Middle School
High:	Boca Raton Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.8%

White:

32.3%

African American:

29.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boca Raton Elementary School ranks worse than 59.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 72^nd among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Boca Raton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.8%), White (32.3%), African American (29%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boca Raton Elementary School is 16.2. 86 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Boca Raton Elementary School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boca Raton Elementary School is $14,438, which is the 48^th highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Boca Raton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boca Raton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	36.39	1114^th	1688	34.0%
2007	42.43	1091^st	1786	38.9%
2008	49.96	940^th	1789	47.5%
2009	38.84	1224^th	1847	33.7%
2010	54.07	953^rd	1919	50.3%
2011	41.57	1234^th	1985	37.8%
2012	48.06	1038^th	1984	47.7%
2013	43.15	1154^th	2029	43.1%
2014	40.09	1249^th	2064	39.5%
2016	60.86	801^st	2087	61.6%
2017	60.45	815^th	2112	61.4%
2018	53.99	938^th	2118	55.7%
2019	54.34	986^th	2182	54.8%
2021	45.76	1181^st	2247	47.4%
2022	48.79	1095^th	2219	50.7%
2023	37.57	1395^th	2240	37.7%
2024	40.41	1337^th	2256	40.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Boca Raton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	142	107	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1989	166	110	19	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
1990	166	109	11	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1991	142	94	7	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1992	157	94	9	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1993	160	95	8	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	294
1994	153	107	12	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1995	158	101	14	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1996	158	101	14	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1997	190	80	14	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
1998	187	70	11	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	331
1999	180	68	13	61	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
2000	166	58	14	66	3	n/a	n/a	0	307
2001	176	74	17	77	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2002	180	85	11	106	3	n/a	n/a	0	385
2003	180	85	11	106	3	n/a	n/a	0	385
2004	127	98	6	86	2	n/a	n/a	0	319
2005	141	107	8	91	2	n/a	n/a	0	349
2006	167	107	9	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2007	148	97	11	92	1	n/a	n/a	20	369
2008	146	97	13	99	2	n/a	n/a	29	386
2009	123	127	10	97	2	n/a	n/a	35	394
2010	111	118	12	96	0	n/a	n/a	13	350
2011	116	139	5	105	1	6	8	0	380
2012	100	142	4	98	0	0	10	0	354
2013	112	140	4	94	2	0	8	0	360
2014	101	129	5	100	2	0	9	0	346
2015	77	138	8	79	2	2	8	0	314
2016	102	140	5	95	1	3	9	0	355
2017	85	138	5	96	0	2	9	0	335
2018	154	149	8	87	5	4	9	0	416
2019	132	128	9	71	4	1	10	0	355
2020	125	129	9	71	4	1	8	0	347
2021	121	121	6	81	1	1	7	0	338
2022	94	94	4	110	0	1	5	0	308
2023	118	106	4	127	1	1	8	0	365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boca Raton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	18.0	15.1	48
1989	317	18.0	17.6	47.9
1990	308	19.0	16.2	49
1991	266	16.0	16.6	49.2
1992	292	17.0	17.1	n/a
1993	294	17.0	17.3	45.6
1994	311	16.0	19.4	45.7
1995	319	20.0	16.0	40.4
1996	319	20.0	16.0	40.4
1997	341	22.0	15.5	33.1
1998	331	23.0	14.4	45.9
1999	323	22.0	14.7	13
2000	307	21.0	14.6	50.8
2001	344	23.0	15.0	53.2
2002	385	24.0	16.0	60.8
2003	385	24.0	16.0	60.8
2004	319	26.0	12.3	79.9
2005	349	27.0	12.9	63.6
2006	371	28.0	13.3	58.2
2007	369	26.0	14.2	58.7
2008	386	28.5	13.5	61.3
2009	394	34.9	13.1	73.5
2010	350	26.5	13.2	68.5
2011	380	27.5	13.8	73.2
2012	354	28.5	12.4	70.9
2013	360	32.0	11.2	72.8
2014	346	31.0	11.1	76.6
2015	314	31.0	10.1	75.8
2016	355	35.0	10.1	70.1
2017	335	29.0	11.5	72.5
2018	416	32.0	13.0	65.6
2019	355	24.5	14.4	71.3
2020	347	24.5	14.1	75.5
2021	338	26.5	12.7	81.1
2022	308	23.5	13.1	76.9
2023	365	22.5	16.2	62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boca Raton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	18.0	15.1	48
1989	317	18.0	17.6	47.9
1990	308	19.0	16.2	49
1991	266	16.0	16.6	49.2
1992	292	17.0	17.1	n/a
1993	294	17.0	17.3	45.6
1994	311	16.0	19.4	45.7
1995	319	20.0	16.0	40.4
1996	319	20.0	16.0	40.4
1997	341	22.0	15.5	33.1
1998	331	23.0	14.4	45.9
1999	323	22.0	14.7	13
2000	307	21.0	14.6	50.8
2001	344	23.0	15.0	53.2
2002	385	24.0	16.0	60.8
2003	385	24.0	16.0	60.8
2004	319	26.0	12.3	79.9
2005	349	27.0	12.9	63.6
2006	371	28.0	13.3	58.2
2007	369	26.0	14.2	58.7
2008	386	28.5	13.5	61.3
2009	394	34.9	13.1	73.5
2010	350	26.5	13.2	68.5
2011	380	27.5	13.8	73.2
2012	354	28.5	12.4	70.9
2013	360	32.0	11.2	72.8
2014	346	31.0	11.1	76.6
2015	314	31.0	10.1	75.8
2016	355	35.0	10.1	70.1
2017	335	29.0	11.5	72.5
2018	416	32.0	13.0	65.6
2019	355	24.5	14.4	71.3
2020	347	24.5	14.1	75.5
2021	338	26.5	12.7	81.1
2022	308	23.5	13.1	76.9
2023	365	22.5	16.2	62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boca Raton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,130 (10.8%)	$9,319 (89.2%)	$10,449
2019	$822 (7.4%)	$10,355 (92.6%)	$11,177
2020	$674 (5.0%)	$12,694 (95.0%)	$13,368
2021	$917 (6.7%)	$12,697 (93.3%)	$13,615
2022	$2,486 (15.9%)	$13,121 (84.1%)	$15,607
2023	$1,777 (12.3%)	$12,661 (87.7%)	$14,438

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boca Raton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 986^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1395^th of 2240 Elementary schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boca Raton Elementary School)	37	52	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boca Raton Elementary School)	63	56	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boca Raton Elementary School)	61	62	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boca Raton Elementary School)	70	53	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boca Raton Elementary School)	60	56	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boca Raton Elementary School)	66	43	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Boca Raton Elementary School)	57	62	5%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	365	2.8%
African American	128	106	17.2%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	9	4	55.6%
Hispanic	71	127	78.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	132	118	10.6%
Two or More Races	10	8	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.3%	62.5%	8.8%

Schools Near Boca Raton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boca Raton Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	103 SW 1st Ave	Boca Raton	33432	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 544-1700	365	23	16.2	62.5%	118 (32.3%)	106 (29.0%)	127 (34.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	40.4	1337^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.7%		37.6	1395^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.7%	58	54.0	36.0	57.0				59.0	40.0	55.0				46.0					$14,438	$1,777	$12,661
Somerset Academy Boca East	Public, Charter	K-5	333 SW 4th Ave	Boca Raton	33432	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 393-1091	348	21	16.8	20.1%	210 (60.3%)	13 (3.7%)	104 (29.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.2%)	86.8	264^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.3%		83.6	324^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.5%	60	90.0	69.0	78.0				80.0	72.0	78.0				64.0					$10,989	$996	$9,993
Addison Mizner School	Public	PK, KG-8	199 SW 12th Ave	Boca Raton	33486	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 362-3100	1,093	67	16.3	18.6%	760 (69.5%)	20 (1.8%)	254 (23.2%)	16 (1.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.6%)	91.9	119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.7%		93.5	79^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.5%	40	84.0	69.0	84.0	92.0	86.0	79.0	85.0	56.0	85.0	99.0		97.0	77.0	72.0	91.0	100.0	96.0	$11,182	$1,011	$10,171
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2470 NW 5th Ave	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 750-4900	773	56	13.8	49.9%	278 (36.0%)	125 (16.2%)	306 (39.6%)	34 (4.4%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.1%)	50.7	1079^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.2%		50.4	1086^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.5%	7	51.0	51.0	58.0				55.0	37.0	56.0	100.0			64.0					$14,091	$1,246	$12,844
Deerfield Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 NE 1st St	Deerfield Beach	33441	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6100	592	37	16.0	74.3%	80 (13.5%)	176 (29.7%)	305 (51.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	31.4	1577^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.1%		29.6	1623^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	27.5%	46	41.0	41.0	58.0				49.0	45.0	40.0				38.0					$12,906	$2,635	$10,271
Deerfield Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	650 SW 3rd Ave	Deerfield Beach	33441	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-6150	529	30	17.6	90.7%	11 (2.1%)	462 (87.3%)	49 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	35.1	1487^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.1%		17.9	1962^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.4%	475	45.0	44.0	36.0				63.0	60.0	48.0				25.0					$11,904	$2,261	$9,644
Blue Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	799 Banyan Trail	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 322-2420	731	47	15.5	17.6%	445 (60.9%)	23 (3.1%)	193 (26.4%)	36 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.5%)	90.1	179^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.1%					(n/a)	78.0	74.0	72.0				89.0	66.0	88.0	100.0			74.0					$12,138	$1,069	$11,069
Verde K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	3300 N Military Trail	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 218-6800	1,296	76	16.9	27.9%	652 (50.3%)	72 (5.6%)	475 (36.7%)	61 (4.7%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.5%)	72.6	581^st of 2256 public elementary schools	74.2%		71	607^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.9%	26	65.0	72.0	67.0	71.0	82.0	86.0	66.0	54.0	62.0	84.0	54.0	94.0	59.0	89.0	96.0		90.0	$10,212	$858	$9,354
Park Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5200 NE 9th Ave	Pompano Beach	33064	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7700	577	30	19.2	79.2%	20 (3.5%)	360 (62.4%)	190 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	18.8	1935^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.2%		12.2	2101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	6.2%	166	40.0	34.0	25.0				49.0	45.0	31.0				28.0					$12,277	$2,715	$9,562
Norcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3951 NE 16th Ave	Pompano Beach	33064	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7250	672	38	17.6	70.7%	129 (19.2%)	172 (25.6%)	347 (51.6%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.9%)	32.3	1553^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	31.2%		31	1584^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.3%	31	38.0	40.0	48.0				45.0	50.0	54.0				44.0					$13,036	$2,482	$10,554

Frequently Asked Questions about Boca Raton Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Boca Raton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Boca Raton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boca Raton Community Middle School
High : Boca Raton Community High School

What district is Boca Raton Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend Boca Raton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Boca Raton Elementary School.

Is Boca Raton Elementary School a good school?

Boca Raton Elementary School ranks 1337^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Boca Raton Elementary School?

Students at Boca Raton Elementary School are 35% Hispanic, 32% White, 29% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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