ROYAL PALM SCHOOL

(561)357-1900

rpec.palmbeachschools.org

286 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Royal Palm School, located in Lantana, Florida, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to serving students with unique learning requirements. As part of the Palm Beach County School District, the school focuses on providing a highly supportive environment for students with diverse developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Their curriculum is tailored to foster independence and functional life skills, ensuring that each student receives individualized attention through specialized instructional strategies and therapeutic support services.

Beyond academics, Royal Palm School places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and nurturing campus culture where students can reach their full potential. The school works closely with families and community partners to provide comprehensive resources, ranging from behavioral interventions to vocational training. By prioritizing social-emotional growth and practical skill-building, the school strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into post-secondary life and community integration.

286

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

5.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROYAL PALM SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	108
Black	121
Asian	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Black
121 (42.3%)
Hispanic
108 (37.8%)
White
42 (14.7%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)357-1900
Website:	http://rpec.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 149

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 12

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 56