NORTH GRADE K-8

nges.palmbeachschools.org

769 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

North Grade Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Worth, Florida, serving a diverse student population within the School District of Palm Beach County. Situated in a historic area of the city, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners. As a Title I institution, it focuses on providing equitable resources to ensure that students from various socioeconomic backgrounds have access to quality instruction and essential academic support.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth, often utilizing specialized programs to enhance literacy and numeracy skills. Beyond the classroom, North Grade Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, hosting various school events and initiatives that aim to bridge the gap between home and school life. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while cultivating a sense of belonging and civic responsibility among its student body.

769

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH GRADE K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	555
Black	91
Asian	8
Two or More	9
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
555 (72.2%)
White
98 (12.7%)
Black
91 (11.8%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
Asian
8 (1.0%)
American Indian
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)202-9300
Website:	http://nges.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 101

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH GRADE K-8
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	141
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	108
Grade 6	31
Grade 7	28
Grade 8	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH GRADE K-8
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	372	48.4%
Male	397	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)