Waters Edge Elementary School

Summary:

Waters Edge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boca Raton, Florida, serving around 700 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Palm Beach School District.

Waters Edge Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance. Its students significantly outperform the district and state averages in standardized tests, with 88% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in FAST English Language Arts, compared to 54% and 55% for the Palm Beach district and Florida, respectively. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a student population that is predominantly White, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and African American students. Additionally, Waters Edge Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Coral Sunset Elementary, Sunrise Park Elementary, and Sandpiper Shores Elementary, Waters Edge Elementary School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics. The school's exceptional performance is further highlighted by its higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428

(561) 852-2400

District: Palm Beach

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,661

Students who attend Waters Edge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Loggers' Run Community Middle School
High:	West Boca Raton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 713

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.2%

Hispanic:

27.8%

Asian:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waters Edge Elementary School ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.04. (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 (60.2%), Hispanic (27.8%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waters Edge Elementary School is 16.5. 90 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Waters Edge Elementary School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waters Edge Elementary School is $12,661. 85 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Waters Edge 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 Waters Edge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	94.43	52^nd	1688	96.9%
2007	95.78	12^th	1786	99.3%
2008	94.64	23^rd	1789	98.7%
2009	95.70	11^th	1847	99.4%
2010	95.30	17^th	1919	99.1%
2011	93.84	30^th	1985	98.5%
2012	96.55	20^th	1984	99.0%
2013	95.74	26^th	2029	98.7%
2014	93.84	57^th	2064	97.2%
2016	96.09	33^rd	2087	98.4%
2017	94.28	50^th	2112	97.6%
2018	94.87	42^nd	2118	98.0%
2019	93.42	66^th	2182	97.0%
2021	96.35	23^rd	2247	99.0%
2022	96.12	30^th	2219	98.6%
2023	97.05	19^th	2240	99.2%
2024	96.04	33^rd	2256	98.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, April 8, 2010

This is a school that is completely focused on their 'gifted' program as well as keeping as clean of a record as possible. My child received an intentional head injury from another student and the school did nothing until I reached out to the Police and our pediatricians. If you are not in the gifted program or are faced with any degree of bullying that is alive and well here, you are done!! There's a lot of smoke & mirrors here so don't let the 10 on 10 rating fool you like it did me. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Waters Edge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	486	8	17	39	3	n/a	n/a	0	553
1998	590	11	19	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	666
1999	615	12	16	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	690
2000	661	8	16	64	3	n/a	n/a	0	752
2001	682	9	16	72	5	n/a	n/a	0	784
2002	996	19	48	89	9	n/a	n/a	0	1161
2003	996	19	48	89	9	n/a	n/a	0	1161
2004	975	20	48	83	13	n/a	n/a	0	1139
2005	1036	17	47	87	11	n/a	n/a	0	1198
2006	886	11	37	99	13	n/a	n/a	0	1046
2007	761	13	41	88	12	n/a	n/a	46	961
2008	688	15	38	89	10	n/a	n/a	39	879
2009	660	16	33	86	6	n/a	n/a	32	833
2010	651	20	35	132	1	n/a	n/a	14	853
2011	624	15	39	149	0	1	12	0	840
2012	644	12	36	137	2	1	13	0	845
2013	581	10	44	156	2	1	16	0	810
2014	570	15	52	154	2	0	18	0	811
2015	533	12	56	155	4	0	18	0	778
2016	559	13	62	184	5	0	21	0	844
2017	571	15	63	197	4	0	27	0	877
2018	555	18	60	198	6	0	27	0	864
2019	519	22	55	191	4	2	26	0	819
2020	503	24	52	211	4	0	26	0	820
2021	445	24	52	201	4	0	22	0	748
2022	445	22	48	210	2	0	23	0	750
2023	410	21	45	201	0	0	23	0	700
2024	429	23	34	198	0	0	29	0	713

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 Waters Edge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	553	25.0	22.1	3.1
1998	666	30.0	22.2	3.3
1999	690	31.0	22.3	5.4
2000	752	33.0	22.8	6.3
2001	784	35.0	22.4	7
2002	1161	48.0	24.2	5.7
2003	1161	48.0	24.2	5.7
2004	1139	50.0	22.8	5.4
2005	1198	53.0	22.6	4.9
2006	1046	55.0	19.0	6.2
2007	961	55.0	17.5	6.9
2008	879	52.0	16.9	6.5
2009	833	60.5	16.0	7.2
2010	853	50.0	17.0	8.5
2011	840	50.5	16.6	11.8
2012	845	56.0	15.0	12.7
2013	810	54.0	15.0	14.8
2014	811	54.0	15.0	16.2
2015	778	52.0	14.9	15.7
2016	844	55.0	15.3	20.4
2017	877	55.0	15.9	20.1
2018	864	56.0	15.4	19
2019	819	51.5	15.9	19.2
2020	820	49.0	16.7	19.1
2021	748	44.5	16.8	22.2
2022	750	44.8	16.7	24
2023	700	44.0	15.9	19.9
2024	713	43.0	16.5	18.8

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 Waters Edge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	553	25.0	22.1	3.1
1998	666	30.0	22.2	3.3
1999	690	31.0	22.3	5.4
2000	752	33.0	22.8	6.3
2001	784	35.0	22.4	7
2002	1161	48.0	24.2	5.7
2003	1161	48.0	24.2	5.7
2004	1139	50.0	22.8	5.4
2005	1198	53.0	22.6	4.9
2006	1046	55.0	19.0	6.2
2007	961	55.0	17.5	6.9
2008	879	52.0	16.9	6.5
2009	833	60.5	16.0	7.2
2010	853	50.0	17.0	8.5
2011	840	50.5	16.6	11.8
2012	845	56.0	15.0	12.7
2013	810	54.0	15.0	14.8
2014	811	54.0	15.0	16.2
2015	778	52.0	14.9	15.7
2016	844	55.0	15.3	20.4
2017	877	55.0	15.9	20.1
2018	864	56.0	15.4	19
2019	819	51.5	15.9	19.2
2020	820	49.0	16.7	19.1
2021	748	44.5	16.8	22.2
2022	750	44.8	16.7	24
2023	700	44.0	15.9	19.9
2024	713	43.0	16.5	18.8

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 Waters Edge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$330 (4.1%)	$7,630 (95.9%)	$7,960
2019	$360 (4.4%)	$7,751 (95.6%)	$8,111
2020	$337 (3.7%)	$8,875 (96.4%)	$9,211
2021	$397 (4.1%)	$9,309 (95.9%)	$9,707
2022	$1,073 (10.0%)	$9,612 (89.9%)	$10,686
2023	$846 (6.7%)	$11,815 (93.3%)	$12,661

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waters Edge 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 66^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waters Edge Elementary School)	88	85	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waters Edge Elementary School)	92	88	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waters Edge Elementary School)	80	86	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waters Edge Elementary School)	94	85	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waters Edge Elementary School)	83	90	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waters Edge Elementary School)	85	92	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Waters Edge Elementary School)	73	86	13%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waters Edge 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	819	700	14.5%
African American	22	21	4.5%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	55	45	18.2%
Hispanic	191	201	5.2%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	519	410	21%
Two or More Races	26	23	11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.2%	19.9%	0.7%

Schools Near Waters Edge 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
Waters Edge Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	21601 Shorewind Dr	Boca Raton	33428	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 852-2400	713	43	16.5	18.8%	429 (60.2%)	23 (3.2%)	198 (27.8%)	34 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	96	33^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.5%		97	19^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.2%	14	88.0	81.0	86.0				90.0	88.0	86.0	100.0			83.0					$12,661	$846	$11,815
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11201 Glades Rd	Boca Raton	33498	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 883-4000	883	67	13.2	30.5%	439 (49.7%)	80 (9.1%)	303 (34.3%)	31 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.2%)	78.9	439^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.5%		81	389^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.6%	50	70.0	67.0	69.0				75.0	65.0	71.0	100.0			61.0					$14,309	$1,344	$12,965
Heron Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11010 Nob Hill Rd	Parkland	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-9150	1,059	54	19.6	7.3%	652 (61.6%)	38 (3.6%)	210 (19.8%)	112 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.2%)	90.7	152^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.3%		92	115^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.9%	37	77.0	78.0	83.0				87.0	89.0	86.0				61.0					$9,499	$1,164	$8,336
Coral Sunset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22400 Hammock St	Boca Raton	33428	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 477-2100	773	57	13.5	43.7%	307 (39.7%)	69 (8.9%)	347 (44.9%)	28 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.3%)	61.4	835^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.0%		60.1	835^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.7%		66.0	49.0	58.0				63.0	59.0	62.0	100.0			55.0					$15,224	$2,246	$12,980
Sunrise Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19400 Coral Ridge Dr	Boca Raton	33498	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 477-4300	1,097	69	16.0	21.6%	706 (64.4%)	41 (3.7%)	291 (26.5%)	31 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.4%)	88.1	226^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.0%		86.5	256^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.6%	30	79.0	78.0	74.0				81.0	70.0	80.0	100.0			68.0					$12,816	$1,358	$11,457
Park Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10700 Trails End	Parkland	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-7800	1,025	55	18.7	14.3%	574 (56.0%)	86 (8.4%)	239 (23.3%)	68 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (5.5%)	90	181^st of 2256 public elementary schools	92.0%		88.2	214^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.4%	33	78.0	75.0	81.0				86.0	91.0	82.0				62.0					$10,612	$1,742	$8,870
Riverglades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7400 Parkside Dr	Parkland	33067	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-8200	1,065	59	18.1	19.9%	497 (46.7%)	65 (6.1%)	347 (32.6%)	98 (9.2%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	52 (4.9%)	90.4	165^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.7%		83.7	319^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.8%	154	77.0	73.0	79.0				85.0	79.0	83.0				70.0					$10,320	$1,661	$8,659
Imagine Schools At Broward	Public, Charter	K-8	9001 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 255-0020	1,061	54	19.5	36.3%	298 (28.1%)	129 (12.2%)	464 (43.7%)	98 (9.2%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	63 (5.9%)	71.5	604^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.2%		67.3	678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.7%	74	62.0	69.0	68.0	70.0	73.0	66.0	83.0	62.0	57.0	61.0	72.0	58.0	57.0	51.0	69.0	87.0	78.0	$9,014	$130	$8,884
Coral Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8401 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5850	492	30	16.4	42.9%	132 (26.8%)	144 (29.3%)	174 (35.4%)	17 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)	65	754^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.6%		67.8	666^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.3%	88	58.0	55.0	66.0				71.0	53.0	71.0				55.0					$15,459	$3,531	$11,928
Country Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10550 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-5950	872	48	18.2	36.4%	334 (38.3%)	175 (20.1%)	265 (30.4%)	54 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	39 (4.5%)	83.4	329^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.4%		84	314^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.0%	15	72.0	67.0	73.0				79.0	77.0	76.0				60.0					$10,639	$1,362	$9,278

Frequently Asked Questions about Waters Edge Elementary School

How many students attend Waters Edge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 713 students attended Waters Edge Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Waters Edge Elementary School?

Students at Waters Edge Elementary School are 60% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Waters Edge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Waters Edge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Loggers' Run Community Middle School
High : West Boca Raton High School

Is Waters Edge Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Waters Edge Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Waters Edge Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

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