Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

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.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 16020 Okeechobee Blvd
       Loxahatchee, FL  33470


(561) 904-9200

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1020th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,398 Help


Students who attend Loxahatchee Groves Elementary usually attend:

High:    Seminole Ridge Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  653

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.3%
Hispanic:
42.3%
African American:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Loxahatchee Groves Elementary ranks better than 54.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 54th 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 53.03. (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: White (45.3%), Hispanic (42.3%), African American (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loxahatchee Groves Elementary is 13.6, which is the 23rd best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Loxahatchee Groves Elementary employs 48 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loxahatchee Groves Elementary is $16,398, which is the 21st highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Loxahatchee Groves 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 Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.43 424th 1688 74.9%
2007 74.80 420th 1786 76.5%
2008 71.02 504th 1789 71.8%
2009 72.90 465th 1847 74.8%
2010 73.88 468th 1919 75.6%
2011 74.84 472nd 1985 76.2%
2012 68.77 605th 1984 69.5%
2013 62.72 729th 2029 64.1%
2014 56.56 896th 2064 56.6%
2016 57.26 886th 2087 57.5%
2017 51.94 1014th 2112 52.0%
2018 62.59 762nd 2118 64.0%
2019 67.85 670th 2182 69.3%
2021 65.84 741st 2247 67.0%
2022 60.05 828th 2219 62.7%
2023 49.30 1112th 2240 50.4%
2024 53.03 1020th 2256 54.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Open Quote So glad I got my kids out. This school is geared towards ESE students. That is where they get their funding. The rest of the students don’t matter unless you are in the click. I will never send my children back there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 814 24 9 69 0 n/a n/a 0 916
1989 904 27 8 96 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1990 1057 40 9 97 1 n/a n/a 0 1204
1991 1191 42 10 121 0 n/a n/a 0 1364
1992 814 41 6 95 1 n/a n/a 0 957
1993 840 52 9 107 1 n/a n/a 0 1009
1994 842 58 10 105 1 n/a n/a 0 1016
1995 1015 60 10 94 1 n/a n/a 0 1180
1996 1015 60 10 94 1 n/a n/a 0 1180
1997 949 56 10 99 0 n/a n/a 0 1114
1998 737 29 5 73 3 n/a n/a 0 847
1999 719 35 6 81 5 n/a n/a 0 846
2000 702 35 7 94 5 n/a n/a 0 843
2001 690 29 8 98 8 n/a n/a 0 833
2002 632 44 10 114 9 n/a n/a 0 809
2003 632 44 10 114 9 n/a n/a 0 809
2004 591 50 13 129 10 n/a n/a 0 793
2005 551 49 10 140 14 n/a n/a 0 764
2006 512 64 12 155 9 n/a n/a 0 752
2007 467 61 14 156 5 n/a n/a 28 731
2008 468 71 15 142 2 n/a n/a 37 735
2009 429 51 19 125 4 n/a n/a 32 660
2010 381 68 16 161 1 n/a n/a 12 639
2011 339 77 10 170 2 2 18 0 618
2012 366 80 7 171 4 0 14 0 642
2013 353 77 8 182 1 0 25 0 646
2014 289 72 3 183 1 0 25 0 573
2015 294 55 1 216 0 0 20 0 586
2016 308 49 3 197 4 0 15 0 576
2017 344 54 9 152 8 0 15 0 582
2018 341 55 12 163 9 1 19 0 600
2019 335 51 12 192 9 0 16 0 615
2020 306 52 13 228 10 0 12 0 621
2021 257 46 10 216 7 0 11 0 547
2022 263 51 13 253 7 0 13 0 600
2023 296 49 12 276 4 2 14 0 653

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 Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 916 49.0 18.6 9.8
1989 1035 57.0 18.1 7.7
1990 1204 68.0 17.7 13.6
1991 1364 68.0 20.0 16.9
1992 957 50.0 19.1 n/a
1993 1009 47.0 21.5 18.2
1994 1016 56.0 18.1 19.9
1995 1180 61.0 19.3 8.4
1996 1180 61.0 19.3 8.4
1997 1114 58.0 19.2 16.9
1998 847 47.0 18.0 18.2
1999 846 46.0 18.4 4.5
2000 843 47.0 17.9 28.5
2001 833 44.0 18.9 25
2002 809 42.0 19.3 28.4
2003 809 42.0 19.3 28.4
2004 793 43.0 18.4 29
2005 764 47.0 16.3 26
2006 752 49.0 15.3 30.5
2007 731 47.0 15.6 34
2008 735 54.5 13.5 34
2009 660 57.6 13.3 37.3
2010 639 43.0 14.8 45.6
2011 618 45.0 13.7 51.8
2012 642 54.0 11.8 52
2013 646 52.0 12.4 58
2014 573 49.0 11.6 61.6
2015 586 51.0 11.4 59.2
2016 576 54.0 10.6 61.3
2017 582 49.0 11.8 61.7
2018 600 50.0 12.0 61.8
2019 615 50.0 12.3 62.1
2020 621 45.0 13.8 60.1
2021 547 47.0 11.6 65.4
2022 600 45.0 13.3 64.3
2023 653 48.0 13.6 53.3

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 Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 916 49.0 18.6 9.8
1989 1035 57.0 18.1 7.7
1990 1204 68.0 17.7 13.6
1991 1364 68.0 20.0 16.9
1992 957 50.0 19.1 n/a
1993 1009 47.0 21.5 18.2
1994 1016 56.0 18.1 19.9
1995 1180 61.0 19.3 8.4
1996 1180 61.0 19.3 8.4
1997 1114 58.0 19.2 16.9
1998 847 47.0 18.0 18.2
1999 846 46.0 18.4 4.5
2000 843 47.0 17.9 28.5
2001 833 44.0 18.9 25
2002 809 42.0 19.3 28.4
2003 809 42.0 19.3 28.4
2004 793 43.0 18.4 29
2005 764 47.0 16.3 26
2006 752 49.0 15.3 30.5
2007 731 47.0 15.6 34
2008 735 54.5 13.5 34
2009 660 57.6 13.3 37.3
2010 639 43.0 14.8 45.6
2011 618 45.0 13.7 51.8
2012 642 54.0 11.8 52
2013 646 52.0 12.4 58
2014 573 49.0 11.6 61.6
2015 586 51.0 11.4 59.2
2016 576 54.0 10.6 61.3
2017 582 49.0 11.8 61.7
2018 600 50.0 12.0 61.8
2019 615 50.0 12.3 62.1
2020 621 45.0 13.8 60.1
2021 547 47.0 11.6 65.4
2022 600 45.0 13.3 64.3
2023 653 48.0 13.6 53.3

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 Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $620 (5.6%) $10,479 (94.4%) $11,099
2019 $960 (7.6%) $11,738 (92.4%) $12,697
2020 $565 (4.1%) $13,202 (95.9%) $13,767
2021 $806 (5.0%) $15,347 (95.0%) $16,153
2022 $2,525 (16.5%) $12,808 (83.5%) $15,333
2023 $1,419 (8.7%) $14,979 (91.3%) $16,398

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 670th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1112th of 2240 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Loxahatchee Groves Elementary)6547
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Loxahatchee Groves Elementary)7858
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Loxahatchee Groves Elementary)5258
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Loxahatchee Groves Elementary)7352
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Loxahatchee Groves Elementary)6371
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Loxahatchee Groves Elementary)7560
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Loxahatchee Groves Elementary)5347
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Loxahatchee Groves 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 Students615653
 6.2%
African American5149
 3.9%
American Indian94
 55.6%
Asian1212
Hispanic192276
 43.8%
Pacific Islander02
White335296
 11.6%
Two or More Races1614
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%53.3%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

Students at Loxahatchee Groves Elementary are 45% White, 42% Hispanic, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Loxahatchee Groves Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Seminole Ridge Community High School

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary ranks 1020th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 653 students attended Loxahatchee Groves Elementary.


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