Starlight Cove Elementary School

Summary:

Starlight Cove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lantana, Florida, serving 737 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Starlight Cove Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high-poverty student population. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (66.76%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 20.75% to 46.64% Hispanic. Starlight Cove also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.0% to 39.6% over the past few years, much higher than the 4.3% to 33.8% rates of nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly lower than the Palm Beach district and Florida state averages across all grade levels.

While Starlight Cove has the highest spending per student ($14,089 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, which range from $9,488 to $15,508 per student, its academic performance remains poor. This suggests the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Nearby schools with similar demographics, such as Diamond View Elementary School and Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School, generally outperform Starlight Cove, indicating the school may face unique challenges that the others are better able to address.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

6300 Seminole Dr
Lantana, FL 33462

(561) 804-3600

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
2093^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,089

Students who attend Starlight Cove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tradewinds Middle School
High:	Santaluces Community High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 737

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.8%

African American:

23.2%

White:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Starlight Cove Elementary School ranks worse than 92.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 118^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.68. (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: Hispanic (66.8%), African American (23.2%), White (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Starlight Cove Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 54^th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Starlight Cove Elementary School employs 48.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Starlight Cove Elementary School is $14,089, which is the 58^th highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Starlight Cove 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 Starlight Cove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	27.31	1265^th	1688	25.1%
2007	19.81	1514^th	1786	15.2%
2008	17.26	1565^th	1789	12.5%
2009	19.93	1567^th	1847	15.2%
2010	17.20	1679^th	1919	12.5%
2011	23.64	1614^th	1985	18.7%
2012	26.33	1528^th	1984	23.0%
2013	18.66	1753^rd	2029	13.6%
2014	10.84	1960^th	2064	5.0%
2016	26.38	1594^th	2087	23.6%
2017	27.07	1572^nd	2112	25.6%
2018	23.93	1683^rd	2118	20.5%
2019	20.35	1835^th	2182	15.9%
2021	21.69	1784^th	2247	20.6%
2022	14.67	2009^th	2219	9.5%
2023	16.36	2000^th	2240	10.7%
2024	12.68	2093^rd	2256	7.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Starlight Cove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	460	266	16	294	6	n/a	n/a	0	1042
1996	460	266	16	294	6	n/a	n/a	0	1042
1997	439	319	24	294	6	n/a	n/a	0	1082
1998	421	412	20	359	10	n/a	n/a	0	1222
1999	395	437	19	395	10	n/a	n/a	0	1256
2000	374	419	20	428	8	n/a	n/a	0	1249
2001	382	252	16	231	2	n/a	n/a	0	883
2002	391	235	26	308	7	n/a	n/a	0	967
2003	391	235	26	308	7	n/a	n/a	0	967
2004	342	241	25	312	6	n/a	n/a	0	926
2005	283	241	21	331	6	n/a	n/a	0	882
2006	209	222	14	323	2	n/a	n/a	0	770
2007	197	234	12	325	2	n/a	n/a	51	821
2008	166	247	15	336	0	n/a	n/a	48	812
2009	132	245	13	332	1	n/a	n/a	48	771
2010	107	220	13	373	6	n/a	n/a	18	737
2011	95	228	14	397	7	1	27	0	769
2012	95	255	11	391	10	2	17	0	781
2013	122	302	16	538	7	1	22	0	1008
2014	110	294	12	512	8	0	20	0	956
2015	76	251	11	522	9	0	15	0	884
2016	72	240	7	548	5	0	14	0	886
2017	77	218	6	566	4	0	6	0	877
2018	90	197	12	539	4	0	8	0	850
2019	95	203	5	566	1	0	8	0	878
2020	62	187	3	561	1	1	4	0	819
2021	48	135	3	500	2	1	3	0	692
2022	65	161	2	494	3	2	5	0	732
2023	60	171	3	492	2	3	6	0	737

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 Starlight Cove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1042	43.0	24.2	46.3
1996	1042	43.0	24.2	46.3
1997	1082	54.0	20.0	36.1
1998	1222	61.0	20.0	61
1999	1256	61.0	20.6	71.1
2000	1249	74.0	16.9	75.2
2001	883	56.0	15.8	65.1
2002	967	55.0	17.6	66.1
2003	967	55.0	17.6	66.1
2004	926	57.0	16.2	71.1
2005	882	53.0	16.6	54.4
2006	770	51.0	15.1	74.3
2007	821	52.0	15.8	77.1
2008	812	56.0	14.5	76.6
2009	771	64.6	13.9	81.6
2010	737	51.5	14.3	83.4
2011	769	54.5	14.1	87.5
2012	781	57.3	13.6	87.3
2013	1008	71.0	14.1	85.1
2014	956	74.0	12.9	90.8
2015	884	67.0	13.1	92.1
2016	886	73.0	12.1	94.5
2017	877	67.0	13.0	90.5
2018	850	65.0	13.0	89.8
2019	878	53.0	16.5	89.4
2020	819	56.0	14.6	91.3
2021	692	59.5	11.6	96
2022	732	52.0	14.0	91.9
2023	737	48.5	15.1	77.2

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 Starlight Cove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1042	43.0	24.2	46.3
1996	1042	43.0	24.2	46.3
1997	1082	54.0	20.0	36.1
1998	1222	61.0	20.0	61
1999	1256	61.0	20.6	71.1
2000	1249	74.0	16.9	75.2
2001	883	56.0	15.8	65.1
2002	967	55.0	17.6	66.1
2003	967	55.0	17.6	66.1
2004	926	57.0	16.2	71.1
2005	882	53.0	16.6	54.4
2006	770	51.0	15.1	74.3
2007	821	52.0	15.8	77.1
2008	812	56.0	14.5	76.6
2009	771	64.6	13.9	81.6
2010	737	51.5	14.3	83.4
2011	769	54.5	14.1	87.5
2012	781	57.3	13.6	87.3
2013	1008	71.0	14.1	85.1
2014	956	74.0	12.9	90.8
2015	884	67.0	13.1	92.1
2016	886	73.0	12.1	94.5
2017	877	67.0	13.0	90.5
2018	850	65.0	13.0	89.8
2019	878	53.0	16.5	89.4
2020	819	56.0	14.6	91.3
2021	692	59.5	11.6	96
2022	732	52.0	14.0	91.9
2023	737	48.5	15.1	77.2

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 Starlight Cove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,014 (10.7%)	$8,440 (89.3%)	$9,454
2019	$882 (9.8%)	$8,112 (90.2%)	$8,994
2020	$735 (6.5%)	$10,493 (93.5%)	$11,228
2021	$1,357 (10.0%)	$12,270 (90.0%)	$13,627
2022	$2,468 (18.0%)	$11,212 (82.0%)	$13,680
2023	$2,217 (15.7%)	$11,872 (84.3%)	$14,089

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Starlight Cove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1835^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2000^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Starlight Cove Elementary School)	31	32	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Starlight Cove Elementary School)	52	31	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Starlight Cove Elementary School)	31	32	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Starlight Cove Elementary School)	57	44	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Starlight Cove Elementary School)	36	26	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Starlight Cove Elementary School)	45	42	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Starlight Cove Elementary School)	31	32	1%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	878	737	16.1%
African American	203	171	15.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	566	492	13.1%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	95	60	36.8%
Two or More Races	8	6	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.4%	77.2%	12.2%

Schools Near Starlight Cove 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 Biology 1 (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Starlight Cove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6300 Seminole Dr	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3600	737	49	15.1	77.2%	60 (8.1%)	171 (23.2%)	492 (66.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	12.7	2093^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	7.2%		16.4	2000^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.7%	93	32.0	32.0	22.0				37.0	35.0	38.0				30.0						$14,089	$2,217	$11,872
Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm	Public, Charter	K-8	6696 S Military Tr	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 209-7106	831	26	32.5	0.4%	39 (4.7%)	538 (64.7%)	214 (25.8%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	20 (2.4%)	24	1795^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.4%		21.8	1843^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	17.7%	48	35.0	46.0	52.0	38.0	44.0	40.0	48.0	48.0	27.0	27.0	21.0	45.0	34.0	35.0	58.0		93.0	60.0	$9,518	$212	$9,306
Freedom Shores Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3400 Hypoluxo Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3100	677	47	14.5	69.3%	109 (16.1%)	219 (32.3%)	315 (46.5%)	16 (2.4%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	29.8	1628^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.8%		27.3	1675^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.2%	47	34.0	36.0	49.0				28.0	34.0	51.0	100.0			55.0						$15,551	$2,619	$12,932
Diamond View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Haverhill Rd	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 304-4200	795	66	12.1	68.8%	117 (14.7%)	275 (34.6%)	349 (43.9%)	15 (1.9%)	30 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	43.3	1260^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.1%		41.8	1292^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	42.3%	32	48.0	47.0	47.0				48.0	54.0	58.0				54.0						$15,508	$2,537	$12,971
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	4696 Davis Rd	Lake Worth	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 868-6100	510	20	25.5	75.3%	38 (7.5%)	214 (42.0%)	232 (45.5%)	12 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	21.7	1860^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.6%		25.7	1730^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.8%	130	41.0	32.0	35.0	54.0	45.0	51.0	37.0	32.0	31.0	52.0	39.0	50.0	29.0	32.0	57.0			32.0	$11,607	$1,842	$9,765
Hidden Oaks K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	7685 S Military Trl	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3800	785	51	15.3	54.5%	205 (26.1%)	327 (41.7%)	188 (23.9%)	42 (5.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.4%)	75	528^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.6%		65.5	725^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.6%	197	65.0	70.0	62.0	59.0	70.0	72.0	66.0	75.0	68.0	86.0	54.0	86.0	60.0	74.0	95.0			77.0	$12,917	$1,384	$11,533
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	7882 S Military Trl	Boynton Beach	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 767-4700	1,309	72	18.1	68.0%	255 (19.5%)	643 (49.1%)	311 (23.8%)	55 (4.2%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	36 (2.8%)	41.7	1302^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.3%		40	1337^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.3%	35	56.0	50.0	57.0	57.0	61.0	61.0	49.0	37.0	39.0	58.0	45.0	57.0	47.0	42.0	85.0	96.0	92.0	73.0	$10,040	$957	$9,084
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	1518 W Lantana Rd	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 547-3775	596	27	21.8	81.9%	96 (16.1%)	195 (32.7%)	278 (46.6%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	11 (1.8%)	31.5	1576^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.1%		18.4	1950^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.9%	374	51.0	38.0	33.0				66.0	44.0	30.0				40.0						$9,488	$1,758	$7,730
Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	3333 High Ridge Rd	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 585-1189	1,046	56	18.6	15.7%	465 (44.5%)	286 (27.3%)	217 (20.7%)	15 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	56 (5.4%)	50.7	1078^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.2%		59.8	845^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.3%	233	58.0	48.0	56.0	50.0	54.0	46.0	60.0	56.0	55.0	47.0	72.0	52.0	56.0	57.0	87.0			59.0	$12,048	$1,588	$10,461
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	5100 Melaleuca Ln	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3200	786	54	14.5	74.9%	50 (6.4%)	105 (13.4%)	592 (75.3%)	12 (1.5%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.9%)	30	1622^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	28.1%		22.3	1822^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	18.7%	200	38.0	32.0	50.0				46.0	34.0	46.0	100.0			57.0						$14,179	$2,363	$11,817

Frequently Asked Questions about Starlight Cove Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Starlight Cove Elementary School?

Students at Starlight Cove Elementary School are 67% Hispanic, 23% African American, 8% White.

What schools do graduates of Starlight Cove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Starlight Cove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tradewinds Middle School
High : Santaluces Community High

How many students attend Starlight Cove Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 737 students attended Starlight Cove Elementary School.

Is Starlight Cove Elementary School a good school?

Starlight Cove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Starlight Cove Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

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