S. D. SPADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

sdse.palmbeachschools.org

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

S. D. Spady Elementary School, located in the heart of Delray Beach, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education and preparing pupils for the transition to middle school through a structured, standards-based curriculum.

Beyond core academics, S. D. Spady often integrates community-focused initiatives and activities designed to enrich the overall student experience. By leveraging its location in Delray Beach, the school strives to build strong partnerships between faculty, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure a collaborative approach to education. While school priorities and programs can evolve, the institution remains committed to creating a safe and nurturing space where young learners are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

494

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S. D. SPADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	103
Black	220
Asian	12
Two or More	31

Black
220 (44.5%)
White
128 (25.9%)
Hispanic
103 (20.9%)
Two or More
31 (6.3%)
Asian
12 (2.4%)

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)454-7800
Website:	http://sdse.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 104

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for S. D. SPADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	104
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for S. D. SPADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	49.2%
Male	251	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)