SOUTH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

sges.palmbeachschools.org

624 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Grade Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Worth, Florida, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the School District of Palm Beach County, the institution focuses on providing a foundational education in a diverse community setting. Its mission emphasizes academic growth and the development of essential skills necessary for students to transition successfully into middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to a broad demographic of students. Through a combination of core curriculum instruction, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement, South Grade Elementary strives to promote both intellectual and social-emotional development. By leveraging district resources and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the school plays a vital role in the educational landscape of the Lake Worth area.

624

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	499
Black	85
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
499 (80.0%)
Black
85 (13.6%)
American Indian
21 (3.4%)
White
15 (2.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)202-9400
Website:	http://sges.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 40

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	47.8%
Male	326	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)