HAMMOCK POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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924 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hammock Pointe Elementary School, located in Boca Raton, Florida, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Palm Beach County School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, the school aims to support the diverse developmental needs of its young learners while encouraging critical thinking and foundational academic skills.

Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Hammock Pointe emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded students. The school actively encourages parental engagement and often hosts extracurricular opportunities that complement the academic experience. With a mission to prepare students for future educational success, Hammock Pointe Elementary leverages its resources to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in both their studies and their character development.

924

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAMMOCK POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	382
Black	90
Asian	41
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

Hispanic
382 (41.3%)
White
372 (40.3%)
Black
90 (9.7%)
Asian
41 (4.4%)
Two or More
37 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)477-2200
Website:	http://hpes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 151

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 157

Grade 5 151