SOMERSET ACADEMY THE DR. BERNARD KIMMEL CAMPUS

www.somersetdbk.org/

Charter School 515 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Somerset Academy JFK is a public charter school located in Lake Worth, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the expansive Somerset Academy network, the school operates with a focus on academic rigor, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while often incorporating specialized programs that emphasize critical thinking, technology integration, and personalized instruction to help students achieve their full potential.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit community where parents, teachers, and students collaborate to enhance educational outcomes. By maintaining a structured and disciplined atmosphere, Somerset Academy JFK strives to prepare its middle school students for success in high-performing high schools. The school’s commitment to its motto—"Believe, Achieve, Succeed"—is reflected in its efforts to provide a comprehensive education that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, ensuring students are well-rounded and ready for future challenges.

515

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY THE DR. BERNARD KIMMEL CAMPUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	257
Black	206
Asian	7
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
257 (49.9%)
Black
206 (40.0%)
White
31 (6.0%)
Two or More
9 (1.7%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)868-6100
Website:	http://www.somersetdbk.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 66

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET ACADEMY THE DR. BERNARD KIMMEL CAMPUS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	61
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET ACADEMY THE DR. BERNARD KIMMEL CAMPUS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	47.2%
Male	272	52.8%

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