BOCA RATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

bres.palmbeachschools.org

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Boca Raton Elementary School is a public institution located in the heart of downtown Boca Raton, Florida. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its historic charm and long-standing presence in the community. It operates under the Palm Beach County School District and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation, focusing on core subjects while integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities to support the "whole child."

The school environment emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding local community. By utilizing resources typical of the district’s initiatives, Boca Raton Elementary aims to prepare students for middle school success through structured classroom learning and various school-wide programs. Its central location allows it to serve as a hub for local families, maintaining a traditional school spirit while striving to meet the evolving educational needs of its students.

335

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOCA RATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	126
Black	81
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
126 (37.6%)
White
114 (34.0%)
Black
81 (24.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)544-1700
Website:	http://bres.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 62