PLUMOSA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

2501 SEACREST BLVD
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444

pmse.palmbeachschools.org

826 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Plumosa School of the Arts is a specialized magnet school located in Delray Beach, Florida, serving students in grades K-5. As a "School of the Arts," the institution integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a robust performing and visual arts program. Students have the opportunity to engage in specialized instruction in areas such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts, which are woven into the daily educational experience to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression alongside traditional core subjects.

Beyond its artistic focus, Plumosa is known for maintaining a community-centered environment that emphasizes student engagement and high academic standards within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school leverages its magnet status to attract students who are interested in pursuing their passions through specialized arts electives. By balancing traditional classroom learning with creative disciplines, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for both the artistic and academic demands of middle school and beyond.

826

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLUMOSA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	164
Black	515
Asian	7
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

Black
515 (62.3%)
Hispanic
164 (19.9%)
White
107 (13.0%)
Two or More
31 (3.8%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)
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)330-3900
Website:	http://pmse.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	826
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
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

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLUMOSA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	115
Grade 6	98
Grade 7	70
Grade 8	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLUMOSA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	459	55.6%
Male	367	44.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)