WEST GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1545 LOXAHATCHEE DR
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409

wges.palmbeachschools.org

767 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Gate Elementary School is a public school located in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving students in grades PK through 5. Situated in a residential area of Palm Beach County, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus focuses on preparing its diverse student body for future success by utilizing a standards-based curriculum and promoting active engagement in the classroom.

Beyond core academics, West Gate Elementary prioritizes community involvement and family partnerships to enhance the educational experience. The school aims to cultivate a sense of responsibility and curiosity in its students, providing various resources and programs designed to meet individual learning needs. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and consistent communication with parents, West Gate Elementary strives to create a stable and encouraging foundation for its young learners as they progress toward middle school.

767

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	647
Black	77
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	4

Hispanic
647 (84.4%)
Black
77 (10.0%)
White
34 (4.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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)684-7100
Website:	http://wges.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	554
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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	132
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	390	50.8%
Male	377	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)