ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1915 ROYAL FERN DR
WELLINGTON, FL 33414

eges.palmbeachschools.org

842 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elbridge Gale Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban community of Wellington, Florida. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Palm Beach County School District. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and maintaining a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong character.

The school is known for its active community engagement and a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the standard curriculum. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, Elbridge Gale Elementary promotes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that individual learning needs are met. Its location in Wellington makes it a central hub for many local families, fostering a tight-knit school spirit that prioritizes student safety and holistic achievement.

842

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	308
Black	156
Asian	58
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
308 (36.6%)
White
268 (31.8%)
Black
156 (18.5%)
Asian
58 (6.9%)
Two or More
49 (5.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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)422-9300
Website:	http://eges.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 48

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 150

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	134
Grade 3	137
Grade 4	145
Grade 5	150

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	401	47.6%
Male	441	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)