Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

Summary:

Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary is a public elementary school in Palm Springs, Florida, serving 1,230 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools over the past decade. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages, ranging from 30% to 42% compared to the state averages of 53% to 60%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 18.5% to 34.1%, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes.

Nearby schools, such as Heritage Elementary, Pine Jog Elementary, and Montessori Academy of Early Enrichment, generally perform better academically than Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary, with higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. However, these nearby schools also serve a similar demographic of students, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The challenges faced by the student population, such as access to resources and support, may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 4200 Purdy Ln
       Palm Springs, FL  33461


(561) 804-3500

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
2052nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,573 Help


Students who attend Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Palm Springs Middle School
High:    John I. Leonard High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  1,230

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.7%
African American:
12.0%
White:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 113th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.7%), African American (12%), White (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary is 12.9, which is the 12th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary employs 95 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary is $13,573. 67 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

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


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Rank History for Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.59 1225th 1688 27.4%
2007 28.82 1341st 1786 24.9%
2008 25.73 1408th 1789 21.3%
2009 23.73 1509th 1847 18.3%
2010 29.85 1440th 1919 25.0%
2011 16.91 1750th 1985 11.8%
2012 23.07 1593rd 1984 19.7%
2013 24.50 1628th 2029 19.8%
2014 19.52 1764th 2064 14.5%
2016 20.68 1720th 2087 17.6%
2017 25.42 1621st 2112 23.2%
2018 26.15 1632nd 2118 22.9%
2019 28.18 1635th 2182 25.1%
2021 17.61 1906th 2247 15.2%
2022 21.22 1815th 2219 18.2%
2023 14.79 2034th 2240 9.2%
2024 14.45 2052nd 2256 9.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 908 112 8 108 5 n/a n/a 0 1141
1989 927 95 9 121 4 n/a n/a 0 1156
1990 840 105 5 145 3 n/a n/a 0 1098
1991 888 106 10 177 2 n/a n/a 0 1183
1992 821 100 12 193 8 n/a n/a 0 1134
1993 765 102 14 199 4 n/a n/a 0 1084
1994 707 129 12 206 2 n/a n/a 0 1056
1995 665 163 7 224 4 n/a n/a 0 1063
1996 665 163 7 224 4 n/a n/a 0 1063
1997 575 178 9 274 7 n/a n/a 0 1043
1998 579 179 9 312 9 n/a n/a 0 1088
1999 526 176 12 330 9 n/a n/a 0 1053
2000 508 167 9 378 11 n/a n/a 0 1073
2001 502 187 10 438 11 n/a n/a 0 1148
2002 345 92 11 535 7 n/a n/a 0 990
2003 345 92 11 535 7 n/a n/a 0 990
2004 300 107 9 580 7 n/a n/a 0 1003
2005 282 108 10 611 8 n/a n/a 0 1019
2006 248 128 12 674 7 n/a n/a 0 1069
2007 203 107 11 678 1 n/a n/a 47 1047
2008 188 118 10 705 1 n/a n/a 41 1063
2009 165 124 10 712 1 n/a n/a 47 1059
2010 138 137 15 748 6 n/a n/a 7 1051
2011 134 150 10 818 9 7 7 0 1135
2012 126 158 14 804 6 5 6 0 1119
2013 121 155 18 873 8 6 9 0 1190
2014 126 161 26 901 7 6 14 0 1241
2015 123 159 27 938 4 6 21 0 1278
2016 110 144 25 898 4 6 22 0 1209
2017 89 165 25 973 3 3 23 0 1281
2018 66 162 25 952 3 2 21 0 1231
2019 67 153 23 941 5 1 17 0 1207
2020 66 153 25 983 5 4 12 0 1248
2021 70 140 26 937 3 4 10 0 1190
2022 83 139 22 928 3 4 15 0 1194
2023 83 148 19 956 4 5 15 0 1230

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 Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1141 71.0 16.0 30.3
1989 1156 74.0 15.6 31
1990 1098 68.0 16.1 31.5
1991 1183 67.0 17.6 37.6
1992 1134 60.0 18.9 n/a
1993 1084 59.0 18.4 34
1994 1056 58.0 18.2 43.9
1995 1063 57.0 18.6 41.5
1996 1063 57.0 18.6 41.5
1997 1043 56.0 18.6 28.3
1998 1088 61.0 17.8 47
1999 1053 64.0 16.5 15.4
2000 1073 57.0 18.8 67.3
2001 1148 62.0 18.5 68.8
2002 990 62.0 16.0 69.9
2003 990 62.0 16.0 69.9
2004 1003 63.0 15.9 76.6
2005 1019 68.0 15.0 73
2006 1069 76.0 14.1 76
2007 1047 78.0 13.4 80.4
2008 1063 77.5 13.7 79.4
2009 1059 90.7 13.6 78
2010 1051 71.0 14.8 78.3
2011 1135 78.0 14.5 79.1
2012 1119 85.5 13.0 83.8
2013 1190 89.0 13.3 82.8
2014 1241 95.0 13.0 88.9
2015 1278 99.0 12.9 85.2
2016 1209 98.0 12.3 87.8
2017 1281 99.0 12.9 88.2
2018 1231 98.0 12.5 88.1
2019 1207 79.5 15.1 85.9
2020 1248 90.5 13.7 87.5
2021 1190 81.5 14.6 92.8
2022 1194 90.5 13.1 91.3
2023 1230 95.0 12.9 79.8

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 Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1141 71.0 16.0 30.3
1989 1156 74.0 15.6 31
1990 1098 68.0 16.1 31.5
1991 1183 67.0 17.6 37.6
1992 1134 60.0 18.9 n/a
1993 1084 59.0 18.4 34
1994 1056 58.0 18.2 43.9
1995 1063 57.0 18.6 41.5
1996 1063 57.0 18.6 41.5
1997 1043 56.0 18.6 28.3
1998 1088 61.0 17.8 47
1999 1053 64.0 16.5 15.4
2000 1073 57.0 18.8 67.3
2001 1148 62.0 18.5 68.8
2002 990 62.0 16.0 69.9
2003 990 62.0 16.0 69.9
2004 1003 63.0 15.9 76.6
2005 1019 68.0 15.0 73
2006 1069 76.0 14.1 76
2007 1047 78.0 13.4 80.4
2008 1063 77.5 13.7 79.4
2009 1059 90.7 13.6 78
2010 1051 71.0 14.8 78.3
2011 1135 78.0 14.5 79.1
2012 1119 85.5 13.0 83.8
2013 1190 89.0 13.3 82.8
2014 1241 95.0 13.0 88.9
2015 1278 99.0 12.9 85.2
2016 1209 98.0 12.3 87.8
2017 1281 99.0 12.9 88.2
2018 1231 98.0 12.5 88.1
2019 1207 79.5 15.1 85.9
2020 1248 90.5 13.7 87.5
2021 1190 81.5 14.6 92.8
2022 1194 90.5 13.1 91.3
2023 1230 95.0 12.9 79.8

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 Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,123 (12.1%) $8,162 (87.9%) $9,285
2019 $1,190 (12.7%) $8,153 (87.3%) $9,343
2020 $1,029 (10.1%) $9,182 (89.9%) $10,211
2021 $1,384 (12.3%) $9,849 (87.7%) $11,231
2022 $2,723 (21.8%) $9,741 (78.2%) $12,464
2023 $2,414 (17.8%) $11,158 (82.2%) $13,573

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1635th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2034th of 2240 Elementary schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary)3933
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary)4839
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary)4046
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary)5040
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary)4838
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary)5528
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary)4035
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12071230
 1.9%
African American153148
 3.3%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian2319
 17.4%
Hispanic941956
 1.6%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White6783
 23.9%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.9%79.8%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

Students at Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,230 students attended Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary.

Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palm Springs Middle School
High : John I. Leonard High School


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