Panther Run Elementary School

Summary:

Panther Run Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Lake Worth, Florida, serving 787 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Palm Beach School District.

Panther Run Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with students outperforming district and state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54% in the district and 55% statewide. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 59.59% White, 7.88% African American, 22.11% Hispanic, and 6.73% Asian students. Additionally, Panther Run has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state, and spends more per student ($13,706 in 2022-2023) than many nearby schools, such as Everglades Elementary ($11,790) and Western Academy Charter School ($10,832).

Panther Run Elementary's consistent high performance, racial diversity, and resource allocation contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes. While the Palm Beach School District is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida, Panther Run stands out as a model of excellence, outperforming many of the nearby schools in academic achievement, attendance, and resource allocation. This highlights the school's ability to provide a superior educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10775 Lake Worth Rd
       Lake Worth, FL  33449


(561) 804-3900

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,706 Help


Students who attend Panther Run Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Polo Park Middle School
High:    Wellington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  787

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.6%
Hispanic:
22.1%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Panther Run Elementary School ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th 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 93.24. (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 (59.6%), Hispanic (22.1%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Panther Run Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 54th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Panther Run Elementary School employs 52 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Panther Run Elementary School is $13,706, which is the 62nd highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Panther Run 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 Panther Run Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.78 183rd 1688 89.2%
2007 92.40 59th 1786 96.7%
2008 92.66 56th 1789 96.9%
2009 90.63 87th 1847 95.3%
2010 92.15 63rd 1919 96.7%
2011 86.59 188th 1985 90.5%
2012 85.93 215th 1984 89.2%
2013 86.51 209th 2029 89.7%
2014 87.21 216th 2064 89.5%
2016 90.35 140th 2087 93.3%
2017 91.65 109th 2112 94.8%
2018 93.22 72nd 2118 96.6%
2019 93.53 61st 2182 97.2%
2021 94.47 71st 2247 96.8%
2022 93.65 79th 2219 96.4%
2023 93.23 87th 2240 96.1%
2024 93.24 85th 2256 96.2%
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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
Thursday, May 31, 2018

Open Quote Phenomenal school! Principles, teachers and staff are all amazing. Close Quote


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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Open Quote After doing much research on schools is South Florida, we chose Wellington to be our home of choice based on the school systems. I have a son in Pre-K and a son in 3rd grade. Both of my boys had come from a very excellent school system outside of Florida and have blended in academically and socially very well. I am very pleased with the results. I love the area so much I became a real estate agent so I could help other families find their ideal spot for them and their kids. [email protected] Close Quote



Enrollment information for Panther Run Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 592 40 14 50 2 n/a n/a 0 698
1993 679 36 15 54 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1994 696 53 25 69 1 n/a n/a 0 844
1995 737 73 25 75 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1996 737 73 25 75 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1997 761 68 25 91 1 n/a n/a 0 946
1998 806 73 22 115 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
1999 931 77 18 146 2 n/a n/a 0 1174
2000 1081 86 13 191 4 n/a n/a 0 1375
2001 1156 104 20 195 8 n/a n/a 0 1483
2002 831 125 38 221 8 n/a n/a 0 1223
2003 831 125 38 221 8 n/a n/a 0 1223
2004 701 69 37 153 3 n/a n/a 0 963
2005 729 78 33 161 5 n/a n/a 0 1006
2006 725 63 42 157 3 n/a n/a 0 990
2007 611 58 36 100 5 n/a n/a 37 847
2008 564 60 34 90 4 n/a n/a 38 790
2009 574 63 30 112 2 n/a n/a 33 814
2010 533 66 35 128 3 n/a n/a 18 783
2011 512 65 31 145 3 0 21 0 777
2012 518 83 36 171 3 1 24 0 836
2013 515 74 32 163 5 0 22 0 811
2014 444 64 32 143 3 0 19 0 705
2015 417 60 44 140 1 0 32 0 694
2016 477 59 49 163 1 0 32 0 781
2017 476 53 49 175 1 0 31 0 785
2018 526 65 54 179 3 2 37 0 866
2019 520 68 61 191 3 2 38 0 883
2020 510 68 57 208 2 4 36 0 885
2021 464 74 59 184 3 2 31 0 817
2022 463 59 58 173 3 0 27 0 783
2023 469 62 53 174 2 0 27 0 787

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 Panther Run Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 698 33.0 21.1 n/a
1993 785 34.0 23.1 11.6
1994 844 40.0 21.1 13.2
1995 910 40.0 22.8 10.2
1996 910 40.0 22.8 10.2
1997 946 39.0 24.3 11.1
1998 1017 43.0 23.7 15.8
1999 1174 49.0 24.0 14.3
2000 1375 64.0 21.5 13.7
2001 1483 68.0 21.8 14.9
2002 1223 54.0 22.6 21
2003 1223 54.0 22.6 21
2004 963 44.0 21.9 13.7
2005 1006 54.0 18.6 11.5
2006 990 54.0 18.3 9.2
2007 847 52.0 16.3 6.9
2008 790 52.5 15.0 7.7
2009 814 61.1 15.5 10.9
2010 783 47.5 16.4 12.5
2011 777 51.0 15.2 16
2012 836 55.0 15.2 17
2013 811 56.0 14.4 16.2
2014 705 51.0 13.8 18.4
2015 694 51.0 13.6 19.3
2016 781 55.0 14.2 22
2017 785 59.0 13.3 21.1
2018 866 66.0 13.1 22.1
2019 883 58.8 15.0 23.2
2020 885 59.3 14.9 20.9
2021 817 58.6 13.9 26.3
2022 783 52.6 14.8 25.5
2023 787 52.0 15.1 19.3

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 Panther Run Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 698 33.0 21.1 n/a
1993 785 34.0 23.1 11.6
1994 844 40.0 21.1 13.2
1995 910 40.0 22.8 10.2
1996 910 40.0 22.8 10.2
1997 946 39.0 24.3 11.1
1998 1017 43.0 23.7 15.8
1999 1174 49.0 24.0 14.3
2000 1375 64.0 21.5 13.7
2001 1483 68.0 21.8 14.9
2002 1223 54.0 22.6 21
2003 1223 54.0 22.6 21
2004 963 44.0 21.9 13.7
2005 1006 54.0 18.6 11.5
2006 990 54.0 18.3 9.2
2007 847 52.0 16.3 6.9
2008 790 52.5 15.0 7.7
2009 814 61.1 15.5 10.9
2010 783 47.5 16.4 12.5
2011 777 51.0 15.2 16
2012 836 55.0 15.2 17
2013 811 56.0 14.4 16.2
2014 705 51.0 13.8 18.4
2015 694 51.0 13.6 19.3
2016 781 55.0 14.2 22
2017 785 59.0 13.3 21.1
2018 866 66.0 13.1 22.1
2019 883 58.8 15.0 23.2
2020 885 59.3 14.9 20.9
2021 817 58.6 13.9 26.3
2022 783 52.6 14.8 25.5
2023 787 52.0 15.1 19.3

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 Panther Run Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $519 (5.6%) $8,702 (94.4%) $9,221
2019 $520 (5.6%) $8,700 (94.4%) $9,219
2020 $467 (4.3%) $10,400 (95.7%) $10,866
2021 $702 (5.9%) $11,156 (94.1%) $11,857
2022 $1,538 (12.1%) $11,125 (87.9%) $12,663
2023 $1,233 (9.0%) $12,473 (91.0%) $13,706

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Panther Run Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 61st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 87th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Panther Run Elementary School)8177
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Panther Run Elementary School)8887
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Panther Run Elementary School)9086
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Panther Run Elementary School)9078
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Panther Run Elementary School)8484
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Panther Run Elementary School)9185
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Panther Run Elementary School)7380
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Panther Run 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 Students883787
 10.9%
African American6862
 8.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian6153
 13.1%
Hispanic191174
 8.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White520469
 9.8%
Two or More Races3827
 28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.2%19.3%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Panther Run Elementary School

Students who attend Panther Run Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Polo Park Middle School
High : Wellington High School

Students at Panther Run Elementary School are 60% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Yes! Panther Run Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 85th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 787 students attended Panther Run Elementary School.


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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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