BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15101 BENT CREEK RD
WELLINGTON, FL 33414

bkfe.palmbeachschools.org

1,246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Binks Forest Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Wellington, Florida, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the School District of Palm Beach County, the school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, student engagement, and a supportive community atmosphere. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, often utilizing the school's unique suburban setting to enhance the learning experience.

The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnership, which are central pillars of its educational philosophy. Binks Forest is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its commitment to integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for modern learning challenges. With a focus on creating a well-rounded educational environment, the school encourages participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and service initiatives, aiming to cultivate responsible and curious learners within the Wellington area.

1,246

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	659
Hispanic	410
Black	75
Asian	53
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
659 (52.9%)
Hispanic
410 (32.9%)
Black
75 (6.0%)
Asian
53 (4.3%)
Two or More
46 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)904-9800
Website:	http://bkfe.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 1

Kindergarten 162

Grade 1 199

Grade 2 217

Grade 3 221

Grade 4 235

Grade 5 211

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	162
Grade 1	199
Grade 2	217
Grade 3	221
Grade 4	235
Grade 5	211

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	592	47.5%
Male	654	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)