Binks Forest Elementary School

Summary:

Binks Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wellington, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,147 students. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Binks Forest Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 13 and 135 over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years, indicating exceptional academic performance. The school's student population is relatively diverse, with a racial makeup of 51.7% White, 33.39% Hispanic, 5.93% African American, 3.84% Asian, and 4.62% two or more races, which is higher than the nearby schools like Golden Grove Elementary School and H. L. Johnson Elementary School. Additionally, Binks Forest Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3% to 15.4% over the past 5 years, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 16.5% to 30.8%.

Binks Forest Elementary also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.7% to 25.6% over the past 3 years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 30.03% to 57.33%. These factors, along with the school's consistent academic excellence and diverse student population, contribute to its success and make it a standout among the nearby schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

15101 Bent Creek Rd
Wellington, FL 33414

(561) 904-9800

District: Palm Beach

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,527

Students who attend Binks Forest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wellington Landings Middle
High:	Wellington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,212

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.4%

Hispanic:

32.8%

African American:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Binks Forest Elementary School ranks better than 94% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.25. (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 (53.4%), Hispanic (32.8%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Binks Forest Elementary School is 17. 103 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Binks Forest Elementary School employs 71 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Binks Forest Elementary School is $11,527. 109 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Binks Forest 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 Binks Forest Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	96.58	12^th	1688	99.3%
2007	93.86	37^th	1786	97.9%
2008	94.11	30^th	1789	98.3%
2009	93.53	37^th	1847	98.0%
2010	93.64	37^th	1919	98.1%
2011	93.53	36^th	1985	98.2%
2012	96.88	18^th	1984	99.1%
2013	96.10	23^rd	2029	98.9%
2014	97.26	13^th	2064	99.4%
2016	96.08	34^th	2087	98.4%
2017	93.31	69^th	2112	96.7%
2018	94.18	54^th	2118	97.5%
2019	95.51	28^th	2182	98.7%
2021	94.68	61^st	2247	97.3%
2022	94.29	62^nd	2219	97.2%
2023	91.42	130^th	2240	94.2%
2024	91.25	135^th	2256	94.0%

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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 parent
Friday, September 12, 2014

Great school amazing teachers and excellent academics. My son was at this school from 2 to 5th grade and had a better education than a private school Close Quote

Enrollment information for Binks Forest Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	337	9	5	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
2001	880	51	20	85	5	n/a	n/a	0	1041
2002	944	67	37	103	3	n/a	n/a	0	1154
2003	944	67	37	103	3	n/a	n/a	0	1154
2004	929	69	43	105	3	n/a	n/a	0	1149
2005	941	59	52	129	5	n/a	n/a	0	1186
2006	935	68	66	133	6	n/a	n/a	0	1208
2007	843	62	73	136	5	n/a	n/a	59	1178
2008	820	71	78	143	3	n/a	n/a	52	1167
2009	756	57	82	141	5	n/a	n/a	54	1095
2010	760	58	86	191	4	n/a	n/a	23	1122
2011	737	47	89	202	6	1	33	0	1115
2012	703	41	91	191	7	0	27	0	1060
2013	694	45	80	203	7	0	35	0	1064
2014	670	46	78	215	3	0	37	0	1049
2015	644	43	65	215	4	2	42	0	1015
2016	622	49	59	225	1	2	56	0	1014
2017	606	58	51	264	0	2	53	0	1034
2018	585	58	48	252	2	2	51	0	998
2019	550	49	44	262	2	1	43	0	951
2020	500	60	46	274	2	1	39	0	922
2021	455	71	39	267	2	1	40	0	875
2022	544	60	41	351	2	1	49	0	1048
2023	593	68	44	383	5	1	53	0	1147
2024	647	68	46	397	2	2	50	0	1212

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 Binks Forest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	377	16.0	23.6	0
2001	1041	47.0	22.1	5.9
2002	1154	48.0	24.0	6.2
2003	1154	48.0	24.0	6.2
2004	1149	51.0	22.5	6.4
2005	1186	57.0	20.8	5.6
2006	1208	61.0	19.8	5.5
2007	1178	68.0	17.3	5.8
2008	1167	69.0	16.9	7
2009	1095	78.5	16.2	9.4
2010	1122	66.0	17.0	11.8
2011	1115	68.0	16.3	13.9
2012	1060	68.0	15.5	14.2
2013	1064	68.0	15.6	14.6
2014	1049	67.0	15.6	17.3
2015	1015	67.0	15.1	16.6
2016	1014	71.0	14.2	22.2
2017	1034	67.0	15.4	23.3
2018	998	65.0	15.3	23.3
2019	951	56.5	16.8	22.1
2020	922	59.5	15.4	20.8
2021	875	56.0	15.6	25.6
2022	1048	64.0	16.3	23.8
2023	1147	62.0	18.5	17.7
2024	1212	71.0	17.0	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 Binks Forest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	377	16.0	23.6	0
2001	1041	47.0	22.1	5.9
2002	1154	48.0	24.0	6.2
2003	1154	48.0	24.0	6.2
2004	1149	51.0	22.5	6.4
2005	1186	57.0	20.8	5.6
2006	1208	61.0	19.8	5.5
2007	1178	68.0	17.3	5.8
2008	1167	69.0	16.9	7
2009	1095	78.5	16.2	9.4
2010	1122	66.0	17.0	11.8
2011	1115	68.0	16.3	13.9
2012	1060	68.0	15.5	14.2
2013	1064	68.0	15.6	14.6
2014	1049	67.0	15.6	17.3
2015	1015	67.0	15.1	16.6
2016	1014	71.0	14.2	22.2
2017	1034	67.0	15.4	23.3
2018	998	65.0	15.3	23.3
2019	951	56.5	16.8	22.1
2020	922	59.5	15.4	20.8
2021	875	56.0	15.6	25.6
2022	1048	64.0	16.3	23.8
2023	1147	62.0	18.5	17.7
2024	1212	71.0	17.0	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 Binks Forest Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$429 (5.3%)	$7,696 (94.7%)	$8,125
2019	$433 (5.0%)	$8,191 (95.0%)	$8,624
2020	$413 (4.2%)	$9,335 (95.8%)	$9,748
2021	$651 (5.7%)	$10,763 (94.3%)	$11,414
2022	$1,042 (9.6%)	$9,824 (90.4%)	$10,866
2023	$974 (8.4%)	$10,552 (91.5%)	$11,527

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Binks Forest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 130^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Binks Forest Elementary School)	79	84	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Binks Forest Elementary School)	93	84	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Binks Forest Elementary School)	91	89	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Binks Forest Elementary School)	96	85	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Binks Forest Elementary School)	90	84	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Binks Forest Elementary School)	90	79	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Binks Forest Elementary School)	82	82
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	951	1147	20.6%
African American	49	68	38.8%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	44	44
Hispanic	262	383	46.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	550	593	7.8%
Two or More Races	43	53	23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.1%	17.7%	4.4%

Schools Near Binks Forest 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
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	1,212	71	17.0	19.3%	647 (53.4%)	68 (5.6%)	397 (32.8%)	46 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.1%)	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
Wellington Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13000 Paddock Dr	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 651-0600	935	56	16.7	34.3%	408 (43.6%)	134 (14.3%)	323 (34.5%)	22 (2.4%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.5%)	74.8	531^st of 2256 public elementary schools	76.5%		74	528^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.4%	3	66.0	58.0	72.0				66.0	57.0	74.0	100.0			67.0					$12,036	$1,212	$10,825
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	704	51	13.8	46.7%	317 (45.0%)	59 (8.4%)	300 (42.6%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.3%)	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
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	645	33	19.3	26.5%	273 (42.3%)	97 (15.0%)	188 (29.1%)	45 (7.0%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.3%)	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
New Horizons Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-7	13900 Greenbriar Blvd	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 651-0500	773	54	14.3	43.2%	117 (15.1%)	120 (15.5%)	499 (64.6%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.7%)	47.7	1153^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	48.9%		54.9	974^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.5%	179	58.0	57.0	56.0				57.0	10.0	37.0	100.0			51.0					$14,378	$2,019	$12,359
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	664	46	14.4	40.4%	181 (27.3%)	186 (28.0%)	237 (35.7%)	31 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.9%)	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
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8	Public, Charter	K-8	1000 Wellington Trace	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 669-2906	542	27	20.1	50.4%	180 (33.2%)	130 (24.0%)	205 (37.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.1%)	25.7	1746^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.6%		68	661^st of 2240 public elementary schools	70.5%	1085	44.0	54.0	40.0	53.0	33.0	42.0	44.0	40.0	36.0	23.0	39.0	24.0	29.0	22.0	50.0		54.0	$10,584	$470	$10,113
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	502	33	15.4	51.2%	133 (26.5%)	102 (20.3%)	218 (43.4%)	19 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.4%)	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
The Learning Center	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	650 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 640-0270	126	20	6.4	11.1%	55 (43.7%)	18 (14.3%)	37 (29.4%)	12 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)								(n/a)	0.0																	$39,123	$00	$39,123
Elbridge Gale Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1915 Royal Fern Dr	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 422-9300	915	54	17.0	39.1%	317 (34.6%)	138 (15.1%)	361 (39.5%)	54 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.8%)	85.2	297^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.8%		86.6	252^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.8%	45	68.0	77.0	76.0				65.0	73.0	86.0	100.0			72.0					$12,685	$1,347	$11,339

Frequently Asked Questions about Binks Forest Elementary School

How many students attend Binks Forest Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,212 students attended Binks Forest Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Binks Forest Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Binks Forest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wellington Landings Middle
High : Wellington High School

Is Binks Forest Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Binks Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 6.0% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Binks Forest Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Binks Forest Elementary School?

Students at Binks Forest Elementary School are 53% White, 33% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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