LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ltes.palmbeachschools.org

569 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Lighthouse Elementary School, located in Jupiter, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Palm Beach County School District. Situated on Dakota Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with personal development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into higher levels of education.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong communication between educators, students, and parents. By leveraging various resources and school-wide initiatives, Lighthouse Elementary strives to maintain a standard of excellence that encourages curiosity, character building, and academic achievement. The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting the community’s commitment to providing a structured and nurturing early education experience.

569

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	81
Black	8
Asian	26
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	2

White
423 (74.3%)
Hispanic
81 (14.2%)
Two or More
29 (5.1%)
Asian
26 (4.6%)
Black
8 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)741-9400
Website:	http://ltes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 68

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 186

Grade 2 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	186
Grade 2	179

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	306	53.8%
Male	263	46.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)