Golden Grove Elementary School

Q: Is Golden Grove Elementary School a good school?

Golden Grove Elementary School ranks 436 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Golden Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving 760 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida.

Golden Grove Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages in academic assessments, with 75% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 53% for the Palm Beach district and the state of Florida. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, and has a more racially diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 45.26% White, 10% African American, 37.5% Hispanic, and 2.24% Asian students.

While Golden Grove Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.1% in the 2018-2019 school year to 25.1% in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also serves a population with a significant socioeconomic need, with 43.42% to 52.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. When compared to nearby schools, such as Binks Forest Elementary School and Western Academy Charter School, Golden Grove Elementary School generally outperforms its counterparts in academic assessments, particularly in science and math.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

5959 140th Ave N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 904-9700

District: Palm Beach

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,712

Students who attend Golden Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Western Pines Community Middle
High:	Seminole Ridge Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 760

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.3%

Hispanic:

37.5%

African American:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Golden Grove Elementary School ranks better than 80.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 28^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.02. (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 (45.3%), Hispanic (37.5%), African American (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Grove Elementary School is 16. 79 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Golden Grove Elementary School employs 47.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Grove Elementary School is $11,712. 103 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	69.56	522^nd	1688	69.1%
2007	73.94	440^th	1786	75.4%
2008	77.50	367^th	1789	79.5%
2009	68.47	573^rd	1847	69.0%
2010	73.83	472^nd	1919	75.4%
2011	65.43	717^th	1985	63.9%
2012	67.33	640^th	1984	67.7%
2013	70.02	575^th	2029	71.7%
2014	73.78	488^th	2064	76.4%
2016	76.21	460^th	2087	78.0%
2017	77.35	440^th	2112	79.2%
2018	76.92	450^th	2118	78.8%
2019	83.04	332^nd	2182	84.8%
2021	79.65	436^th	2247	80.6%
2022	83.24	335^th	2219	84.9%
2023	72.21	580^th	2240	74.1%
2024	79.02	436^th	2256	80.7%

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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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by a student on FaceBook
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Every teacher I had at that school was motivating, caring, and inspiring. They are the ones who set the foundation for my success, and I attribute much of what I know to their skill. I was in the program "Project CHILD" but I'm not sure if it stuck around. It was the most brilliant concept for an Elementary school. I truly hope that the program is still in use because I could not have soared in English or come to understand Algebra without it. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Golden Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	835	42	20	61	7	n/a	n/a	0	965
1999	893	40	18	68	7	n/a	n/a	0	1026
2000	919	50	18	87	10	n/a	n/a	0	1084
2001	907	52	15	110	8	n/a	n/a	0	1092
2002	892	79	24	130	13	n/a	n/a	0	1138
2003	892	79	24	130	13	n/a	n/a	0	1138
2004	818	81	33	147	13	n/a	n/a	0	1092
2005	655	66	27	152	9	n/a	n/a	0	909
2006	589	62	28	140	13	n/a	n/a	0	832
2007	507	77	31	132	7	n/a	n/a	38	792
2008	460	89	28	164	8	n/a	n/a	36	785
2009	415	88	20	163	6	n/a	n/a	35	727
2010	356	76	16	188	7	n/a	n/a	30	673
2011	327	73	11	172	4	0	25	0	612
2012	301	65	10	161	4	0	24	0	565
2013	284	78	14	162	4	0	23	0	565
2014	299	52	16	132	6	0	17	0	522
2015	299	61	15	144	4	1	18	0	542
2016	293	57	11	161	4	2	16	0	544
2017	303	59	13	186	3	0	17	0	581
2018	327	59	13	194	2	0	21	0	616
2019	340	63	13	209	2	1	23	0	651
2020	350	60	15	227	3	1	27	0	683
2021	315	54	13	234	3	1	20	0	640
2022	334	67	17	259	2	3	29	0	711
2023	344	76	17	285	2	1	35	0	760

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 Golden Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	965	49.0	19.7	11.1
1999	1026	53.0	19.4	17.4
2000	1084	53.0	20.5	20
2001	1092	52.0	21.0	20.1
2002	1138	53.0	21.5	22.9
2003	1138	53.0	21.5	22.9
2004	1092	57.0	19.2	22.7
2005	909	53.0	17.2	27.2
2006	832	50.0	16.6	26.8
2007	792	49.0	16.2	29.8
2008	785	53.0	14.8	34
2009	727	59.3	14.3	40.8
2010	673	44.5	15.1	44.9
2011	612	40.5	15.1	52.5
2012	565	38.0	14.8	56.5
2013	565	41.0	13.7	57.2
2014	522	38.0	13.7	59.8
2015	542	37.0	14.6	59.6
2016	544	36.0	15.1	57.7
2017	581	38.0	15.2	57.5
2018	616	42.0	14.6	57
2019	651	42.5	15.3	54.2
2020	683	43.0	15.8	52.9
2021	640	44.6	14.3	52.8
2022	711	43.4	16.3	51.3
2023	760	47.4	16.0	43.4

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 Golden Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	965	49.0	19.7	11.1
1999	1026	53.0	19.4	17.4
2000	1084	53.0	20.5	20
2001	1092	52.0	21.0	20.1
2002	1138	53.0	21.5	22.9
2003	1138	53.0	21.5	22.9
2004	1092	57.0	19.2	22.7
2005	909	53.0	17.2	27.2
2006	832	50.0	16.6	26.8
2007	792	49.0	16.2	29.8
2008	785	53.0	14.8	34
2009	727	59.3	14.3	40.8
2010	673	44.5	15.1	44.9
2011	612	40.5	15.1	52.5
2012	565	38.0	14.8	56.5
2013	565	41.0	13.7	57.2
2014	522	38.0	13.7	59.8
2015	542	37.0	14.6	59.6
2016	544	36.0	15.1	57.7
2017	581	38.0	15.2	57.5
2018	616	42.0	14.6	57
2019	651	42.5	15.3	54.2
2020	683	43.0	15.8	52.9
2021	640	44.6	14.3	52.8
2022	711	43.4	16.3	51.3
2023	760	47.4	16.0	43.4

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 Golden Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$449 (4.9%)	$8,734 (95.1%)	$9,183
2019	$419 (4.4%)	$9,000 (95.6%)	$9,419
2020	$152 (1.5%)	$9,751 (98.5%)	$9,902
2021	$405 (3.8%)	$10,267 (96.2%)	$10,671
2022	$1,104 (9.9%)	$10,081 (90.1%)	$11,186
2023	$797 (6.8%)	$10,914 (93.2%)	$11,712

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Grove 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 332^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 580^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Golden Grove Elementary School)	66	68	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Grove Elementary School)	79	75	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Grove Elementary School)	65	72	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Golden Grove Elementary School)	77	71	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Grove Elementary School)	77	70	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Golden Grove Elementary School)	83	70	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Golden Grove Elementary School)	84	68	16%
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	651	760	16.7%
African American	63	76	20.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	13	17	30.8%
Hispanic	209	285	36.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	340	344	1.2%
Two or More Races	23	35	52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.2%	43.4%	10.8%

Schools Near Golden Grove 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
Golden Grove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5959 140th Ave N	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 904-9700	760	47	16.0	43.4%	344 (45.3%)	76 (10.0%)	285 (37.5%)	17 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.6%)	79	436^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.7%		72.2	580^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.1%	144	67.0	67.0	73.0				69.0	59.0	74.0	100.0			75.0					$11,712	$797	$10,914
Acreage Pines Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14200 Orange Blvd	Loxahatchee	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 904-9500	547	37	14.7	36.4%	255 (46.6%)	62 (11.3%)	183 (33.5%)	23 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.7%)	64.6	760^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.3%		66.2	711^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.3%	49	60.0	60.0	58.0				73.0	61.0	64.0	100.0			46.0					$14,750	$1,419	$13,331
H. L. Johnson Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1000 Crestwood Blvd N	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 904-9300	817	50	16.3	40.5%	320 (39.2%)	174 (21.3%)	261 (31.9%)	30 (3.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.4%)	68.6	670^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.3%		66.9	693^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	69.1%	23	70.0	59.0	61.0				80.0	42.0	61.0	100.0			58.0					$12,119	$1,009	$11,111
Pierce Hammock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14255 Hamlin Blvd	Loxahatchee	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 633-4500	468	29	16.1	35.3%	250 (53.4%)	42 (9.0%)	111 (23.7%)	28 (6.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	32 (6.8%)	85.3	296^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.9%		87.5	230^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.7%	66	77.0	74.0	79.0				79.0	53.0	84.0	100.0			68.0					$14,361	$1,178	$13,183
Frontier Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6701 180th Ave N	Loxahatchee	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 904-9900	688	43	16.0	39.4%	353 (51.3%)	68 (9.9%)	211 (30.7%)	21 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.4%)	80.1	406^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.0%		77.8	452^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.8%	46	77.0	60.0	66.0				70.0	72.0	70.0	100.0			72.0					$13,152	$887	$12,265
Royal Palm Beach Elementary School	Public	K-5	11911 Okeechobee Blvd	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 633-4400	662	49	13.5	40.5%	205 (31.0%)	163 (24.6%)	229 (34.6%)	33 (5.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.2%)	72.2	588^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.9%		70	629^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.9%	41	64.0	58.0	69.0				67.0	48.0	73.0	100.0			68.0					$14,122	$1,053	$13,069
Loxahatchee Groves Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	16020 Okeechobee Blvd	Loxahatchee	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 904-9200	653	48	13.6	53.3%	296 (45.3%)	49 (7.5%)	276 (42.3%)	12 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.1%)	53	1020^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.8%		49.3	1112^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.4%	92	58.0	56.0	53.0				71.0	43.0	51.0	95.0			46.0					$16,398	$1,419	$14,979
Cypress Trails Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	133 Park Rd N	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 904-9000	492	33	14.9	53.3%	131 (26.6%)	106 (21.5%)	208 (42.3%)	20 (4.1%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.5%)	71.9	595^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.6%		65.7	721^st of 2240 public elementary schools	67.8%	126	69.0	59.0	65.0				68.0	46.0	77.0	100.0			64.0					$13,728	$1,581	$12,147
Binks Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15101 Bent Creek Rd	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 904-9800	1,147	62	18.5	17.7%	593 (51.7%)	68 (5.9%)	383 (33.4%)	44 (3.8%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.6%)	91.3	135^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.0%		91.4	130^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.2%	5	86.0	80.0	82.0				83.0	72.0	77.0				76.0					$11,527	$974	$10,552
Western Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	12031 Southern Blvd	Royal Palm Beach	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 792-4123	576	34	16.7	30.0%	251 (43.6%)	101 (17.5%)	161 (28.0%)	35 (6.1%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	88.9	212^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.6%		89.2	190^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.5%	22	88.0	70.0	80.0	88.0	83.0	67.0	83.0	63.0	72.0	98.0	91.0	92.0	71.0	75.0	100.0	100.0	90.0	$10,832	$1,008	$9,823

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Grove Elementary School

Is Golden Grove Elementary School a good school?

Golden Grove Elementary School ranks 436^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Golden Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Golden Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Pines Community Middle
High : Seminole Ridge Community High School

How many students attend Golden Grove Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 760 students attended Golden Grove Elementary School.

What district is Golden Grove Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Golden Grove Elementary School?

Students at Golden Grove Elementary School are 45% White, 38% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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