Belle Glade Elementary School

Summary:

Belle Glade Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 593 students in grades PK-5 in the predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged community of Belle Glade, Florida, which is part of the Palm Beach School District.

Despite the school's high per-student spending, Belle Glade Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 32.9% to 59%) and significantly below-average standardized test scores, with only 19% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 55% statewide and 54% in the district. The school's student population is over 85% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Nearby schools in the region, such as K.E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary, Pahokee Elementary, and Gove Elementary, also struggle with similar challenges, suggesting a broader regional issue.

Despite the school's efforts to allocate resources to support student needs, Belle Glade Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking of 2117 out of 2256 schools in 2023-2024. This highlights the need for a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to address the root causes of educational disparities in the community and support the success of all students at Belle Glade Elementary and the surrounding schools in the Hendry and Palm Beach school districts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

500 NW Avenue L
Belle Glade, FL 33430

(561) 829-4800

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
2117^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,260

Students who attend Belle Glade Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Shore Middle School
High:	Glades Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 593

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.6%

Hispanic:

15.2%

White:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Belle Glade Elementary School ranks worse than 93.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 123^rd among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.49. (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 Student population at Belle Glade Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (69.6%), Hispanic (15.2%), White (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle Glade Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 59^th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Belle Glade Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Glade Elementary School is $17,260, which is the 17^th highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	7.94	1598^th	1688	5.3%
2007	11.12	1655^th	1786	7.3%
2008	9.61	1684^th	1789	5.9%
2009	8.39	1756^th	1847	4.9%
2010	3.14	1892^nd	1919	1.4%
2011	1.92	1970^th	1985	0.8%
2012	3.17	1968^th	1984	0.8%
2013	8.82	1952^nd	2029	3.8%
2014	8.56	1987^th	2064	3.7%
2016	14.02	1885^th	2087	9.7%
2017	10.64	1986^th	2112	6.0%
2018	7.34	2047^th	2118	3.4%
2019	10.97	2037^th	2182	6.6%
2021	7.21	2187^th	2247	2.7%
2022	6.26	2163^rd	2219	2.5%
2023	13.86	2057^th	2240	8.2%
2024	11.49	2117^th	2256	6.2%

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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 Belle Glade Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	17	504	0	207	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1998	19	500	0	259	1	n/a	n/a	0	779
1999	15	564	0	274	0	n/a	n/a	0	853
2000	21	514	0	263	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
2001	15	493	1	266	0	n/a	n/a	0	775
2002	17	483	0	273	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
2003	17	483	0	273	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
2004	14	455	1	235	1	n/a	n/a	0	706
2005	15	405	3	237	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
2006	17	436	4	236	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
2007	11	406	2	215	0	n/a	n/a	12	646
2008	15	359	0	195	0	n/a	n/a	9	578
2009	13	352	0	178	0	n/a	n/a	6	549
2010	6	385	0	197	0	n/a	n/a	6	594
2011	4	364	0	229	0	0	5	0	602
2012	9	348	0	221	0	2	3	0	583
2013	10	348	0	206	1	2	2	0	569
2014	10	363	1	208	0	0	3	0	585
2015	7	412	0	213	1	1	1	0	635
2016	18	401	0	232	0	1	7	0	659
2017	27	451	0	234	0	1	5	0	718
2018	48	456	0	225	8	2	5	0	744
2019	63	460	1	203	9	1	4	0	741
2020	78	476	1	172	5	0	6	0	738
2021	72	471	0	150	3	0	4	0	700
2022	72	452	0	113	2	0	2	0	641
2023	86	413	0	90	2	0	2	0	593

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 Belle Glade Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	728	47.0	15.5	81.7
1998	779	50.0	15.6	91.4
1999	853	49.0	17.4	95
2000	798	54.0	14.8	96.5
2001	775	51.0	15.2	95.1
2002	773	47.0	16.4	92.9
2003	773	47.0	16.4	92.9
2004	706	52.0	13.6	88.1
2005	660	55.0	12.0	92
2006	693	57.0	12.2	96.1
2007	646	49.0	13.2	97
2008	578	53.0	10.9	97.2
2009	549	55.9	11.4	94.1
2010	594	46.5	12.7	96.3
2011	602	47.5	12.6	98.5
2012	583	48.9	11.9	96.6
2013	569	48.0	11.8	97.5
2014	585	48.0	12.1	98.5
2015	635	54.0	11.7	98.3
2016	659	64.0	10.2	97.3
2017	718	54.0	13.2	96.2
2018	744	58.0	12.8	96.9
2019	741	46.0	16.1	95.8
2020	738	48.0	15.3	97.6
2021	700	46.5	15.0	96.9
2022	641	46.0	13.9	96.1
2023	593	39.0	15.2	85.8

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 Belle Glade Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	728	47.0	15.5	81.7
1998	779	50.0	15.6	91.4
1999	853	49.0	17.4	95
2000	798	54.0	14.8	96.5
2001	775	51.0	15.2	95.1
2002	773	47.0	16.4	92.9
2003	773	47.0	16.4	92.9
2004	706	52.0	13.6	88.1
2005	660	55.0	12.0	92
2006	693	57.0	12.2	96.1
2007	646	49.0	13.2	97
2008	578	53.0	10.9	97.2
2009	549	55.9	11.4	94.1
2010	594	46.5	12.7	96.3
2011	602	47.5	12.6	98.5
2012	583	48.9	11.9	96.6
2013	569	48.0	11.8	97.5
2014	585	48.0	12.1	98.5
2015	635	54.0	11.7	98.3
2016	659	64.0	10.2	97.3
2017	718	54.0	13.2	96.2
2018	744	58.0	12.8	96.9
2019	741	46.0	16.1	95.8
2020	738	48.0	15.3	97.6
2021	700	46.5	15.0	96.9
2022	641	46.0	13.9	96.1
2023	593	39.0	15.2	85.8

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 Belle Glade Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,105 (10.2%)	$9,689 (89.8%)	$10,794
2019	$1,220 (11.3%)	$9,562 (88.7%)	$10,782
2020	$1,074 (8.9%)	$11,058 (91.1%)	$12,133
2021	$1,179 (9.4%)	$11,327 (90.6%)	$12,506
2022	$3,103 (20.8%)	$11,794 (79.2%)	$14,897
2023	$3,449 (20.0%)	$13,810 (80.0%)	$17,260

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Glade 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 2037^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2057^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belle Glade Elementary School)	16	15	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belle Glade Elementary School)	32	30	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Glade Elementary School)	38	36	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belle Glade Elementary School)	48	41	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Glade Elementary School)	32	14	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Belle Glade Elementary School)	42	9	33%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Belle Glade Elementary School)	25	35	10%
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	741	593	20%
African American	460	413	10.2%
American Indian	9	2	77.8%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	203	90	55.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	63	86	36.5%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.8%	85.8%	10%

Schools Near Belle Glade 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Belle Glade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 NW Avenue L	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 829-4800	593	39	15.2	85.8%	86 (14.5%)	413 (69.6%)	90 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	11.5	2117^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.2%		13.9	2057^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.2%	60	19.0	24.0	28.0				41.0	40.0	39.0				22.0				$17,260	$3,449	$13,810
Glade View Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1100 SW Avenue G	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 993-8800	294	16	18.3	90.1%	4 (1.4%)	272 (92.5%)	18 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31	1596^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.3%		29.7	1621^st of 2240 public elementary schools	27.6%	25	26.0	31.0	37.0				29.0	73.0	57.0				43.0				$18,229	$2,254	$15,975
Gove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	900 SE Avenue G	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 993-8700	650	50	13.1	86.0%	32 (4.9%)	137 (21.1%)	468 (72.0%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	19.5	1915^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.1%		14.1	2052^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	8.4%	137	20.0	42.0	25.0	62.0			29.0	37.0	33.0	54.0			26.0				$18,838	$3,410	$15,428
Pioneer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	39500 Pioneer Park Rd	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 993-8600	369	25	14.7	95.4%	10 (2.7%)	269 (72.9%)	88 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	24.4	1784^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.9%		13.6	2065^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.8%	281	32.0	31.0	56.0				35.0	45.0	43.0				45.0				$20,382	$3,760	$16,622
Rosenwald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1321 Martin L King Jr Blvd	South Bay	33493	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 993-8900	275	21	13.0	89.5%	11 (4.0%)	233 (84.7%)	28 (10.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	30.2	1614^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.5%		35.6	1456^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.0%	158	25.0	46.0	37.0				48.0	74.0	48.0				37.0				$17,644	$3,279	$14,365
Glades Academy Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	7368 State Road 15	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 924-9402	267	15	17.8	91.0%	12 (4.5%)	182 (68.2%)	72 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12.1	2105^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.7%		12.6	2092^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	6.6%	13	24.0	21.0	16.0	37.0	26.0	15.0	24.0	12.0	32.0	37.0	59.0	58.0	50.0	19.0	100.0	62.0	$11,439	$1,541	$9,898
Pahokee Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	560 E Main Pl	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 924-9700	345	22	15.6	85.2%	6 (1.7%)	230 (66.7%)	106 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	45.2	1215^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.1%		40.5	1323^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	40.9%	108	40.0	33.0	56.0				63.0	53.0	70.0				44.0				$18,038	$3,327	$14,711
K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	37000 Main St	Canal Point	33438	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 924-9800	253	22	11.7	93.7%	11 (4.3%)	196 (77.5%)	46 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.5	1779^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.1%		14.9	2029^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.4%	250	40.0	26.0	39.0				35.0	53.0	54.0				37.0				$21,910	$4,353	$17,558
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 S Deane Duff Ave	Clewiston	33440	Hendry County	Hendry	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 983-1550	588	33	17.8	76.4%	108 (18.4%)	128 (21.8%)	335 (57.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	57.7	904^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.9%		42.7	1266^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.5%	362	60.0	61.0	47.0				69.0	62.0	47.0				56.0				$12,109	$3,347	$8,761
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Arroyo Ave	Clewiston	33440	Hendry County	Hendry	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 983-1560	503	23	21.8	84.1%	72 (14.3%)	137 (27.2%)	280 (55.7%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	55.1	967^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.1%		58	889^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.3%	78	53.0	41.0	54.0				55.0	55.0	79.0				61.0				$12,066	$3,060	$9,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Belle Glade Elementary School

Is Belle Glade Elementary School a good school?

Belle Glade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Belle Glade Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 593 students attended Belle Glade Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Belle Glade Elementary School?

Students at Belle Glade Elementary School are 70% African American, 15% Hispanic, 15% White.

What schools do graduates of Belle Glade Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Belle Glade Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Shore Middle School
High : Glades Central High School

What district is Belle Glade Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

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