Del Prado Elementary School

Summary:

Del Prado Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boca Raton, Florida, serving 712 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance that exceeds district and state averages.

Del Prado Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the surrounding Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78% of 3rd and 5th-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to 54% and 55% at the district and state levels, respectively. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6% compared to nearby schools like Blue Lake Elementary (16.2%) and Verde K-8 (17.2%).

One notable difference between Del Prado Elementary and its neighboring schools is the demographic composition. Del Prado has a higher percentage of White students (55.76%) and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (26.26%) compared to schools like Quiet Waters Elementary (62.23% free/reduced-price lunch) and Coral Sunset Elementary (51.01% free/reduced-price lunch). This unique demographic profile may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research suggests that socioeconomic factors can impact student achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7900 Del Prado Cir N
       Boca Raton, FL  33433


(561) 544-1800

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,252 Help


Students who attend Del Prado Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  703

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.9%
Hispanic:
29.2%
Asian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Del Prado Elementary School ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 17th 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 86.85. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), Hispanic (29.2%), Asian (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Del Prado Elementary School is 15.7. 66 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Del Prado Elementary School is $12,252. 92 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Del Prado Elementary School 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 Del Prado Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.80 61st 1688 96.4%
2007 93.87 36th 1786 98.0%
2008 95.52 18th 1789 99.0%
2009 91.37 73rd 1847 96.0%
2010 93.17 43rd 1919 97.8%
2011 92.52 54th 1985 97.3%
2012 95.06 42nd 1984 97.9%
2013 90.37 138th 2029 93.2%
2014 92.35 93rd 2064 95.5%
2016 92.58 105th 2087 95.0%
2017 91.58 112th 2112 94.7%
2018 91.08 125th 2118 94.1%
2019 90.54 142nd 2182 93.5%
2021 90.84 157th 2247 93.0%
2022 88.36 226th 2219 89.8%
2023 84.13 309th 2240 86.2%
2024 86.85 260th 2256 88.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Open Quote Everything with this school is great. Teachers take interest in their students and are very effective with their teaching methods. My son and I loved it here. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Open Quote This school caters to gifted students. The emphasis is on FCAT and anything that contributes to higher scores is what is emphasized.Teachers are very concerned about how their class ranks and appears, rather than individual issues with regard to the child. If your child does not fit into this "box" then the school does NOTHING for your child. Any services your child needs will be cast aside while they tell you they are doing "monitoring". This monitoring does not result in anything except your child falling further and further behind. Administration is very tuned into "high status" parents and what you do for your livelihood. Wolves in sheep clothing is a term that applies to the admin staff at this school. Do not place your child here if not gifted. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Del Prado Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 318 63 4 30 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 499 55 11 38 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1992 545 54 16 32 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1993 773 70 42 56 2 n/a n/a 0 943
1994 863 71 64 67 2 n/a n/a 0 1067
1995 954 81 74 82 2 n/a n/a 0 1193
1996 954 81 74 82 2 n/a n/a 0 1193
1997 941 68 69 83 4 n/a n/a 0 1165
1998 905 86 65 110 5 n/a n/a 0 1171
1999 860 98 67 105 6 n/a n/a 0 1136
2000 926 104 86 123 7 n/a n/a 0 1246
2001 972 74 89 143 7 n/a n/a 0 1285
2002 580 16 64 105 7 n/a n/a 0 772
2003 580 16 64 105 7 n/a n/a 0 772
2004 576 18 50 79 10 n/a n/a 0 733
2005 581 18 54 91 6 n/a n/a 0 750
2006 674 28 55 80 8 n/a n/a 0 845
2007 646 28 55 79 7 n/a n/a 36 851
2008 665 36 62 81 5 n/a n/a 43 892
2009 660 37 74 89 4 n/a n/a 59 923
2010 642 40 89 146 5 n/a n/a 29 951
2011 625 32 93 172 5 0 29 0 956
2012 653 21 92 199 8 0 29 0 1002
2013 533 23 67 207 5 0 29 0 864
2014 520 29 66 200 4 0 32 0 851
2015 543 36 62 180 12 2 36 0 871
2016 524 29 59 224 9 1 44 0 890
2017 482 29 62 253 7 1 44 0 878
2018 505 31 73 273 7 2 41 0 932
2019 498 29 61 279 5 2 46 0 920
2020 497 30 54 300 7 1 36 0 925
2021 447 30 45 264 3 2 27 0 818
2022 438 29 39 235 2 2 24 0 769
2023 397 23 43 215 0 1 33 0 712
2024 407 25 41 205 0 3 22 0 703

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 Del Prado Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 415 27.0 15.3 5.3
1991 603 33.0 18.2 12.6
1992 648 35.0 18.5 n/a
1993 943 45.0 21.0 10.1
1994 1067 49.0 21.8 9.6
1995 1193 53.0 22.5 7.9
1996 1193 53.0 22.5 7.9
1997 1165 55.0 21.2 7.2
1998 1171 56.0 20.9 11.4
1999 1136 59.0 19.3 12.9
2000 1246 63.0 19.8 15.9
2001 1285 62.0 20.7 14.5
2002 772 34.0 22.7 14.1
2003 772 34.0 22.7 14.1
2004 733 36.0 20.4 12
2005 750 37.0 20.3 10.1
2006 845 43.0 19.7 9.2
2007 851 45.0 18.9 10.3
2008 892 54.0 16.5 9.1
2009 923 66.3 16.2 12.2
2010 951 56.0 16.9 14.9
2011 956 57.0 16.7 17.1
2012 1002 62.5 16.0 15.9
2013 864 56.0 15.4 23.3
2014 851 59.0 14.4 23.1
2015 871 58.0 15.0 26.2
2016 890 57.0 15.6 29.4
2017 878 56.0 15.6 27.3
2018 932 63.0 14.7 26.9
2019 920 56.5 16.2 22.9
2020 925 58.0 15.9 27.1
2021 818 47.0 17.4 36.2
2022 769 48.5 15.8 35.1
2023 712 45.5 15.6 26.3
2024 703 44.5 15.7 26.9

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 Del Prado Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 415 27.0 15.3 5.3
1991 603 33.0 18.2 12.6
1992 648 35.0 18.5 n/a
1993 943 45.0 21.0 10.1
1994 1067 49.0 21.8 9.6
1995 1193 53.0 22.5 7.9
1996 1193 53.0 22.5 7.9
1997 1165 55.0 21.2 7.2
1998 1171 56.0 20.9 11.4
1999 1136 59.0 19.3 12.9
2000 1246 63.0 19.8 15.9
2001 1285 62.0 20.7 14.5
2002 772 34.0 22.7 14.1
2003 772 34.0 22.7 14.1
2004 733 36.0 20.4 12
2005 750 37.0 20.3 10.1
2006 845 43.0 19.7 9.2
2007 851 45.0 18.9 10.3
2008 892 54.0 16.5 9.1
2009 923 66.3 16.2 12.2
2010 951 56.0 16.9 14.9
2011 956 57.0 16.7 17.1
2012 1002 62.5 16.0 15.9
2013 864 56.0 15.4 23.3
2014 851 59.0 14.4 23.1
2015 871 58.0 15.0 26.2
2016 890 57.0 15.6 29.4
2017 878 56.0 15.6 27.3
2018 932 63.0 14.7 26.9
2019 920 56.5 16.2 22.9
2020 925 58.0 15.9 27.1
2021 818 47.0 17.4 36.2
2022 769 48.5 15.8 35.1
2023 712 45.5 15.6 26.3
2024 703 44.5 15.7 26.9

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 Del Prado Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $352 (4.5%) $7,512 (95.5%) $7,864
2019 $355 (4.5%) $7,500 (95.5%) $7,855
2020 $180 (2.0%) $8,736 (98.0%) $8,914
2021 $435 (4.7%) $8,871 (95.3%) $9,307
2022 $1,180 (11.3%) $9,307 (88.7%) $10,487
2023 $964 (7.9%) $11,287 (92.1%) $12,252

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Del Prado Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 309th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Del Prado Elementary School)8278
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Del Prado Elementary School)8276
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Del Prado Elementary School)8177
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Del Prado Elementary School)8879
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Del Prado Elementary School)8174
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Del Prado Elementary School)7873
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Del Prado Elementary School)7464
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Del Prado Elementary School)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 Students920712
 22.6%
African American2923
 20.7%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian6143
 29.5%
Hispanic279215
 22.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White498397
 20.3%
Two or More Races4633
 28.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.9%26.3%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Del Prado Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 703 students attended Del Prado Elementary School.

Students who attend Del Prado Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Del Prado Elementary School are 58% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Del Prado Elementary School ranks 260th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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