Calusa Elementary School

Summary:

Calusa Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Boca Raton, Florida, serving 867 students in grades PK-5 and consistently ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in the state. With exceptional academic results, low chronic absenteeism, and a diverse student population, Calusa stands out as an attractive option for families seeking a quality education in the Boca Raton area.

Calusa Elementary School's academic performance is consistently exceptional, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly exceeding the averages of the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida. In the 2023-2024 school year, Calusa's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 83%, compared to 54% for the district and 55% for the state. This consistent academic excellence has earned Calusa a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 161 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools, placing it among the top schools in the state.

While Calusa's academic performance is exceptional, the school also stands out for its diverse student population and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates. Calusa's student body is predominantly White (67.7%), with significant representation from Hispanic (18.45%) and Asian (4.73%) students, making it more diverse than some nearby schools like Pine Grove Elementary, which has a student population that is 81.07% African American. Additionally, Calusa's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.1% in the 2022-2023 school year was lower than the rates of nearby schools like Whispering Pines Elementary (17.2%) and J.C. Mitchell Elementary (28.4%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2051 Clint Moore Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496

(561) 989-7500

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
161^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,880

Students who attend Calusa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Omni Middle School
High:	Spanish River Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 851

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.4%

Hispanic:

20.2%

Asian:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calusa Elementary School ranks better than 92.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.45. (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 Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), Hispanic (20.2%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calusa Elementary School is 16. 74 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Calusa Elementary School employs 53.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calusa Elementary School is $11,880. 101 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Calusa 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 Calusa Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	61.45	667^th	1688	60.5%
2007	77.13	368^th	1786	79.4%
2008	78.27	349^th	1789	80.5%
2009	77.56	366^th	1847	80.2%
2010	76.41	405^th	1919	78.9%
2011	80.99	334^th	1985	83.2%
2012	80.21	340^th	1984	82.9%
2013	83.35	279^th	2029	86.2%
2014	86.25	234^th	2064	88.7%
2016	92.35	107^th	2087	94.9%
2017	90.66	133^rd	2112	93.7%
2018	91.71	109^th	2118	94.9%
2019	92.07	94^th	2182	95.7%
2021	95.00	57^th	2247	97.5%
2022	93.50	82^nd	2219	96.3%
2023	88.82	201^st	2240	91.0%
2024	90.45	161^st	2256	92.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Calusa Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	404	143	15	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1989	598	181	15	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	819
1990	724	184	17	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	952
1991	755	176	22	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	997
1992	784	185	25	53	4	n/a	n/a	0	1051
1993	855	182	22	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	1113
1994	882	190	27	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	1145
1995	717	224	15	59	3	n/a	n/a	0	1018
1996	717	224	15	59	3	n/a	n/a	0	1018
1997	560	205	11	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1998	557	203	12	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
1999	394	187	10	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	624
2000	380	179	11	62	1	n/a	n/a	0	633
2001	305	162	14	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	536
2002	422	79	23	92	11	n/a	n/a	0	627
2003	422	79	23	92	11	n/a	n/a	0	627
2004	434	77	18	90	6	n/a	n/a	0	625
2005	491	82	16	94	6	n/a	n/a	0	689
2006	520	89	21	110	2	n/a	n/a	0	742
2007	506	91	17	103	1	n/a	n/a	32	750
2008	495	83	16	104	0	n/a	n/a	41	739
2009	537	64	18	113	0	n/a	n/a	41	773
2010	529	66	24	152	1	n/a	n/a	22	794
2011	493	67	35	136	5	1	23	0	760
2012	539	73	35	156	5	2	23	0	833
2013	559	78	37	171	7	0	23	0	875
2014	560	66	34	177	5	0	35	0	877
2015	610	73	45	209	5	0	31	0	973
2016	672	68	48	266	4	1	43	0	1102
2017	733	64	59	300	5	0	43	0	1204
2018	693	38	56	253	4	1	49	0	1094
2019	711	43	63	255	5	0	66	0	1143
2020	752	41	62	301	3	1	81	0	1241
2021	717	27	68	269	2	1	74	0	1158
2022	829	36	62	231	2	3	77	0	1240
2023	587	21	41	160	2	3	53	0	867
2024	565	30	40	172	1	3	40	0	851

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Calusa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	583	39.0	14.9	19.7
1989	819	48.0	17.0	16.1
1990	952	51.0	18.6	14.2
1991	997	57.0	17.4	15.8
1992	1051	55.0	19.1	n/a
1993	1113	56.0	19.9	15.4
1994	1145	64.0	17.9	12.8
1995	1018	57.0	17.9	21
1996	1018	57.0	17.9	21
1997	818	48.0	17.0	17.6
1998	821	43.0	19.1	24.6
1999	624	38.0	16.4	27.1
2000	633	38.0	16.7	32.9
2001	536	31.0	17.3	34.9
2002	627	35.0	17.9	25.8
2003	627	35.0	17.9	25.8
2004	625	36.0	17.4	28
2005	689	43.0	16.0	22.1
2006	742	47.0	15.8	22.4
2007	750	49.0	15.3	23
2008	739	54.5	13.6	20.8
2009	773	62.8	14.3	21.2
2010	794	54.0	14.7	24.4
2011	760	53.5	14.2	25.8
2012	833	59.5	14.0	24.4
2013	875	63.0	13.8	26.5
2014	877	66.0	13.2	26.6
2015	973	67.0	14.5	27.4
2016	1102	76.0	14.5	28.2
2017	1204	83.0	14.5	26.4
2018	1094	76.0	14.3	23.1
2019	1143	70.3	16.2	19
2020	1241	80.8	15.3	19.7
2021	1158	72.7	15.9	19.7
2022	1240	74.5	16.6	21.1
2023	867	55.5	15.6	17
2024	851	53.1	16.0	19.5

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 Calusa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	583	39.0	14.9	19.7
1989	819	48.0	17.0	16.1
1990	952	51.0	18.6	14.2
1991	997	57.0	17.4	15.8
1992	1051	55.0	19.1	n/a
1993	1113	56.0	19.9	15.4
1994	1145	64.0	17.9	12.8
1995	1018	57.0	17.9	21
1996	1018	57.0	17.9	21
1997	818	48.0	17.0	17.6
1998	821	43.0	19.1	24.6
1999	624	38.0	16.4	27.1
2000	633	38.0	16.7	32.9
2001	536	31.0	17.3	34.9
2002	627	35.0	17.9	25.8
2003	627	35.0	17.9	25.8
2004	625	36.0	17.4	28
2005	689	43.0	16.0	22.1
2006	742	47.0	15.8	22.4
2007	750	49.0	15.3	23
2008	739	54.5	13.6	20.8
2009	773	62.8	14.3	21.2
2010	794	54.0	14.7	24.4
2011	760	53.5	14.2	25.8
2012	833	59.5	14.0	24.4
2013	875	63.0	13.8	26.5
2014	877	66.0	13.2	26.6
2015	973	67.0	14.5	27.4
2016	1102	76.0	14.5	28.2
2017	1204	83.0	14.5	26.4
2018	1094	76.0	14.3	23.1
2019	1143	70.3	16.2	19
2020	1241	80.8	15.3	19.7
2021	1158	72.7	15.9	19.7
2022	1240	74.5	16.6	21.1
2023	867	55.5	15.6	17
2024	851	53.1	16.0	19.5

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 Calusa Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$486 (6.2%)	$7,329 (93.8%)	$7,815
2019	$490 (6.1%)	$7,533 (93.9%)	$8,023
2020	$269 (3.1%)	$8,412 (96.9%)	$8,680
2021	$506 (5.2%)	$9,164 (94.8%)	$9,669
2022	$1,497 (15.2%)	$8,385 (84.9%)	$9,881
2023	$1,162 (9.8%)	$10,718 (90.2%)	$11,880

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calusa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 94^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 201^st of 2240 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Elementary School)	77	84	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)	85	84	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Elementary School)	85	82	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)	83	78	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Elementary School)	85	89	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)	88	86	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Calusa Elementary School)	78	65	13%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)	100	100
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1143	867	24.1%
African American	43	21	51.2%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	63	41	34.9%
Hispanic	255	160	37.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	711	587	17.4%
Two or More Races	66	53	19.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19%	17%	2%

Schools Near Calusa 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
Calusa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 Clint Moore Rd	Boca Raton	33496	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 989-7500	851	53	16.0	19.5%	565 (66.4%)	30 (3.5%)	172 (20.2%)	40 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	40 (4.7%)	90.5	161^st of 2256 public elementary schools	92.9%		88.8	201^st of 2240 public elementary schools	91.0%	40	83.0	79.0	79.0				74.0	79.0	80.0				75.0					$11,880	$1,162	$10,718
Morikami Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6201 Morikami Park Rd	Delray Beach	33484	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 894-7300	804	47	17.1	16.2%	438 (54.5%)	65 (8.1%)	193 (24.0%)	62 (7.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.3%)	98.2	6^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.7	4^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.8%	2	94.0	93.0	90.0				99.0	99.0	91.0	100.0			87.0					$12,190	$739	$11,451
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	1,348	82	16.4	26.7%	681 (50.5%)	79 (5.9%)	488 (36.2%)	64 (4.7%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.4%)	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
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	874	53	16.6	18.1%	552 (63.2%)	33 (3.8%)	216 (24.7%)	33 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.3%)	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
Orchard View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4050 Germantown Rd	Delray Beach	33445	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 894-7400	641	48	13.4	71.3%	74 (11.5%)	377 (58.8%)	170 (26.5%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	28.5	1663^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	26.3%		27.4	1671^st of 2240 public elementary schools	25.4%	8	31.0	39.0	51.0				42.0	56.0	40.0				39.0					$16,383	$2,896	$13,487
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	740	50	14.9	45.4%	282 (38.1%)	98 (13.2%)	295 (39.9%)	36 (4.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.0%)	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
Whispering Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9090 Spanish Isles Blvd	Boca Raton	33496	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 672-2700	1,002	59	16.9	23.1%	608 (60.7%)	63 (6.3%)	249 (24.9%)	53 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.8%)	79.2	434^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.8%		80.7	393^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%	41	68.0	70.0	65.0				77.0	68.0	66.0	100.0			64.0					$11,274	$1,067	$10,207
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 SW 10th St	Delray Beach	33444	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 266-1100	363	25	14.5	73.0%	9 (2.5%)	293 (80.7%)	57 (15.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	45.3	1211^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.3%		43	1253^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	44.1%	42	41.0	48.0	53.0				63.0	37.0	70.0	100.0			39.0					$19,673	$2,979	$16,695
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	1,185	72	16.4	17.7%	822 (69.4%)	21 (1.8%)	270 (22.8%)	20 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.1%)	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
Del Prado Elementary School	Public	K-5	7900 Del Prado Cir N	Boca Raton	33433	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 544-1800	703	45	15.7	26.9%	407 (57.9%)	25 (3.6%)	205 (29.2%)	41 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (3.1%)	86.9	260^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.5%		84.1	309^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.2%	49	78.0	70.0	78.0				86.0	70.0	68.0	100.0			68.0					$12,252	$964	$11,287

Frequently Asked Questions about Calusa Elementary School

How many students attend Calusa Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 851 students attended Calusa Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Calusa Elementary School?

Students at Calusa Elementary School are 66% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Calusa Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Calusa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Omni Middle School
High : Spanish River Community High School

Is Calusa Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Calusa Elementary School ranks in the top 7.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Calusa Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

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