Summary:
Loxahatchee Groves Elementary is a public elementary school serving 653 students in grades PK-5 in Loxahatchee, Florida, which is part of the Palm Beach School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and strong 3rd grade Math performance, but lags behind many nearby schools in overall academic achievement.
Loxahatchee Groves Elementary has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools like Binks Forest Elementary and Frontier Elementary, with 45.33% White, 7.5% African American, 42.27% Hispanic, and 1.84% Asian students. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 37.5% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Loxahatchee Groves Elementary performs on par or slightly below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math, but stands out with stronger 3rd grade Math proficiency at 71% compared to 59% in the district and 60% statewide.
Compared to nearby schools, Loxahatchee Groves Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 53.29%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, despite fluctuations in its statewide ranking. While the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $13,767 in 2019-2020 to $16,398 in 2022-2023, it is unclear if this has translated to improved academic outcomes. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 13.6, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Palm Beach
SchoolDigger Rank:
1020th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,398
Students who attend Loxahatchee Groves Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 704
Racial breakdown:
White:
45.0%
Hispanic:
42.6%
African American:
8.4%
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Two or more races:
2.3%
Asian:
1.1%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%
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