GRASSY WATERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

gwes.palmbeachschools.org

705 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grassy Waters Elementary School, located at 3550 N Jog Rd in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a public primary educational institution serving students in the local community. As part of the School District of Palm Beach County, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive learning environment. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub, focusing on fundamental curriculum standards while encouraging students to engage in collaborative learning and personal development.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare students for middle school and beyond by building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and science. Through its digital presence, Grassy Waters maintains a line of communication with families regarding school policies, events, and academic resources. By integrating both traditional instruction and community involvement, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching atmosphere for its diverse student body in the West Palm Beach area.

705

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRASSY WATERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	142
Black	451
Asian	17
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
451 (64.0%)
Hispanic
142 (20.1%)
White
63 (8.9%)
Two or More
29 (4.1%)
Asian
17 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
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)383-9000
Website:	http://gwes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 84

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GRASSY WATERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	151
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GRASSY WATERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	337	47.8%
Male	368	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)