Freedom Shores Elementary School

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Freedom Shores Elementary School ranks 1628 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Freedom Shores Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boynton Beach, Florida, serving 677 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Freedom Shores Elementary has a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate has risen from 14.4% in 2018-2019 to 27.5% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the nearby schools, which range from 15.2% to 36.4%. The school also consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 34% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 54% in the district and 55% statewide. Additionally, Freedom Shores has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.28% to 81.07% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the high spending per student at Freedom Shores Elementary, which is the highest among the nearby schools at $15,551 in 2022-2023, the school's performance has declined, dropping from a statewide ranking of 725 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,628 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. While some nearby schools, such as Barton Elementary and Rolling Green Elementary, face similar challenges, others, like Hidden Oaks K-8 and Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus, perform significantly better on various metrics.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

3400 Hypoluxo Rd
Boynton Beach, FL 33436

(561) 804-3100

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1628^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,551

Students who attend Freedom Shores Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Santaluces Community High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 677

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.5%

African American:

32.3%

White:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freedom Shores Elementary School ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 82^nd among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Freedom Shores Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.5%), African American (32.3%), White (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freedom Shores Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 38^th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Freedom Shores Elementary School employs 46.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freedom Shores Elementary School is $15,551, which is the 32^nd highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Freedom Shores 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 Freedom Shores Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	53.41	811^th	1688	52.0%
2007	54.83	849^th	1786	52.5%
2008	58.64	768^th	1789	57.1%
2009	63.23	709^th	1847	61.6%
2010	71.85	525^th	1919	72.6%
2011	67.16	671^st	1985	66.2%
2012	72.99	513^th	1984	74.1%
2013	72.07	520^th	2029	74.4%
2014	63.55	725^th	2064	64.9%
2016	55.92	919^th	2087	56.0%
2017	43.28	1203^rd	2112	43.0%
2018	43.65	1202^nd	2118	43.2%
2019	42.39	1263^rd	2182	42.1%
2021	25.74	1682^nd	2247	25.1%
2022	25.15	1693^rd	2219	23.7%
2023	27.30	1675^th	2240	25.2%
2024	29.84	1628^th	2256	27.8%

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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 Freedom Shores Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	483	267	33	161	12	n/a	n/a	0	956
2003	483	267	33	161	12	n/a	n/a	0	956
2004	548	273	43	186	11	n/a	n/a	0	1061
2005	575	282	54	206	15	n/a	n/a	0	1132
2006	541	256	45	206	8	n/a	n/a	0	1056
2007	439	231	43	198	8	n/a	n/a	79	998
2008	425	250	52	227	9	n/a	n/a	83	1046
2009	394	243	46	211	4	n/a	n/a	80	978
2010	354	222	40	237	6	n/a	n/a	54	913
2011	311	226	41	259	7	2	43	0	889
2012	311	257	36	276	4	0	42	0	926
2013	291	222	44	302	5	0	41	0	905
2014	281	217	39	303	3	1	32	0	876
2015	263	250	35	329	5	0	33	0	915
2016	230	279	40	355	4	0	36	0	944
2017	210	284	29	365	4	0	30	0	922
2018	150	280	25	317	5	0	24	0	801
2019	150	274	17	340	4	1	27	0	813
2020	154	254	17	302	6	2	23	0	758
2021	132	229	19	304	6	1	22	0	713
2022	123	220	18	316	7	1	15	0	700
2023	109	219	16	315	7	2	9	0	677

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 Freedom Shores Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	956	45.0	21.2	43
2003	956	45.0	21.2	43
2004	1061	61.0	17.4	47.3
2005	1132	73.0	15.5	39.6
2006	1056	70.0	15.1	41.2
2007	998	74.0	13.5	40.5
2008	1046	76.5	13.7	42.9
2009	978	80.9	14.1	44
2010	913	61.5	14.8	45.1
2011	889	64.0	13.8	52.1
2012	926	71.0	13.0	53.2
2013	905	69.0	13.1	55.4
2014	876	68.0	12.8	62.7
2015	915	67.0	13.6	66.3
2016	944	76.0	12.4	70.4
2017	922	69.0	13.3	70.1
2018	801	64.0	12.5	72.4
2019	813	52.5	15.4	72.4
2020	758	58.0	13.0	76.8
2021	713	54.0	13.2	81.1
2022	700	50.0	14.0	80.7
2023	677	46.5	14.5	69.3

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 Freedom Shores Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	956	45.0	21.2	43
2003	956	45.0	21.2	43
2004	1061	61.0	17.4	47.3
2005	1132	73.0	15.5	39.6
2006	1056	70.0	15.1	41.2
2007	998	74.0	13.5	40.5
2008	1046	76.5	13.7	42.9
2009	978	80.9	14.1	44
2010	913	61.5	14.8	45.1
2011	889	64.0	13.8	52.1
2012	926	71.0	13.0	53.2
2013	905	69.0	13.1	55.4
2014	876	68.0	12.8	62.7
2015	915	67.0	13.6	66.3
2016	944	76.0	12.4	70.4
2017	922	69.0	13.3	70.1
2018	801	64.0	12.5	72.4
2019	813	52.5	15.4	72.4
2020	758	58.0	13.0	76.8
2021	713	54.0	13.2	81.1
2022	700	50.0	14.0	80.7
2023	677	46.5	14.5	69.3

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 Freedom Shores Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$942 (9.8%)	$8,635 (90.2%)	$9,577
2019	$792 (8.3%)	$8,755 (91.7%)	$9,547
2020	$598 (5.4%)	$10,529 (94.6%)	$11,126
2021	$1,301 (10.1%)	$11,539 (89.9%)	$12,840
2022	$3,006 (21.3%)	$11,111 (78.7%)	$14,117
2023	$2,619 (16.8%)	$12,932 (83.2%)	$15,551

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom Shores 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 1263^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1675^th of 2240 Elementary schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Shores Elementary School)	42	44	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Freedom Shores Elementary School)	55	46	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Shores Elementary School)	50	50
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Shores Elementary School)	48	42	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Shores Elementary School)	66	38	28%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Shores Elementary School)	54	29	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Freedom Shores Elementary School)	54	41	13%
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	813	677	16.7%
African American	274	219	20.1%
American Indian	4	7	75%
Asian	17	16	5.9%
Hispanic	340	315	7.4%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	150	109	27.3%
Two or More Races	27	9	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.4%	69.3%	3.2%

Schools Near Freedom Shores 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
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
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
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
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
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
Citrus Cove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8400 Lawrence Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-7000	1,026	66	15.6	58.6%	290 (28.3%)	288 (28.1%)	348 (33.9%)	56 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.9%)	61.5	831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	63.2%		60	838^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.6%	7	61.0	58.0	59.0				62.0	49.0	65.0	100.0			57.0						$12,367	$847	$11,519
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
Rolling Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Miner Rd	Boynton Beach	33435	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 202-9500	692	46	15.1	88.0%	15 (2.2%)	459 (66.3%)	202 (29.2%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	11.6	2115^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.3%		7.4	2180^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.7%	65	25.0	25.0	30.0				44.0	27.0	34.0				34.0						$16,035	$2,955	$13,080
Lantana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	710 W Ocean Ave	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 202-0300	484	43	11.2	78.7%	67 (13.8%)	258 (53.3%)	146 (30.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	21.9	1851^st of 2256 public elementary schools	18.0%		28.9	1638^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.9%	213	26.0	42.0	39.0				41.0	24.0	36.0	100.0			48.0						$18,966	$3,323	$15,643

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Shores Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Freedom Shores Elementary School?

Students at Freedom Shores Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 32% African American, 16% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Freedom Shores Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Freedom Shores Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Santaluces Community High

Is Freedom Shores Elementary School a good school?

Freedom Shores Elementary School ranks 1628^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Freedom Shores Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend Freedom Shores Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 677 students attended Freedom Shores Elementary School.

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