HOPE-CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

hcel.palmbeachschools.org

802 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hope-Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the West Palm Beach area of Florida, serving a diverse student population within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and character growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a foundational education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership to support the diverse needs of its students. Through various programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on inclusive learning, Hope-Centennial strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where children feel encouraged to explore their interests. The school's efforts are aimed at closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has access to the resources and personalized support necessary to reach their full potential.

802

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOPE-CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	249
Black	421
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
421 (52.5%)
Hispanic
249 (31.0%)
White
124 (15.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
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)640-1200
Website:	http://hcel.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 86

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOPE-CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	86
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	131
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOPE-CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	395	49.3%
Male	407	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)