CITRUS COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

8400 LAWRENCE RD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33436

cces.palmbeachschools.org

1,137 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Citrus Cove Elementary School, located on Lawrence Road in Boynton Beach, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Palm Beach County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for success in higher grades while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a diverse community.

The school places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, viewing parents as vital partners in the educational process. Through its various programs and resources, Citrus Cove strives to maintain high standards for student achievement while providing necessary support to meet individual learning needs. By utilizing local district resources and maintaining a collaborative staff, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern classroom and beyond.

1,137

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CITRUS COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	387
Black	366
Asian	41
Two or More	46
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
387 (34.0%)
Black
366 (32.2%)
White
291 (25.6%)
Two or More
46 (4.0%)
Asian
41 (3.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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)292-7000
Website:	http://cces.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 50

Kindergarten 190

Grade 1 190

Grade 2 186

Grade 3 163

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 197

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CITRUS COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	190
Grade 1	190
Grade 2	186
Grade 3	163
Grade 4	161
Grade 5	197

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CITRUS COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	549	48.3%
Male	588	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)