BANYAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4243 SABAL LAKES RD
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445

bces.palmbeachschools.org

875 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Banyan Creek Elementary School, located in Delray Beach, Florida, serves as a public primary education institution within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth for students in grades PK through 5. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests in technology, the arts, and physical education.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By focusing on individualized instruction and character development, Banyan Creek aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success. With a dedication to providing a safe and nurturing campus, the school works to ensure that every student is equipped with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary to thrive in middle school and beyond.

875

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BANYAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	167
Black	361
Asian	21
Two or More	37
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Black
361 (41.3%)
White
281 (32.1%)
Hispanic
167 (19.1%)
Two or More
37 (4.2%)
Asian
21 (2.4%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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)894-7100
Website:	http://bces.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 49

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 144

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BANYAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	132
Grade 1	142
Grade 2	147
Grade 3	143
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	144

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BANYAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	412	47.1%
Male	463	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)