At a glance
Reported students
92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches: 92 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 68
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.9:1
What the reported data says about Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in West Palm Beach. It is one of 236 current school records connected to Palm Beach. NCES reports 92 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (40.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 98.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 98.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.7%
- Hispanic32.6%
- Black40.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Palm Beach
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Teen Parent Program - PK
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
25 reported students
The Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
164 reported students
Bridge Prep Academy of Palm Beach
Elementary · Grades KG–08
Enrollment not reported
Saddle View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
Enrollment not reported
Somerset Academy Avenir
Elementary · Grades KG–05
Enrollment not reported
Montessori Academyof Early Enrichment Inc
Elementary · Grades PK–05
192 reported students
Public schools near Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate Elementary School Elementary · Palm Beach | PK–05 | 767 | 0.4 mi |
| Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach Elementary · Charter · Palm Beach | KG–08 | 1,014 | 1.6 mi |
| Belvedere Elementary School Elementary · Palm Beach | PK–05 | 467 | 1.6 mi |
| Westward Elementary School Elementary · Palm Beach | PK–05 | 512 | 2 mi |
| Somerset Academy Lakes Elementary · Charter · Palm Beach | KG–05 | 400 | 2 mi |
| Renaissance Charter School at Summit Elementary · Charter · Palm Beach | KG–08 | 985 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches
What grades does Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches serve?
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Palm Beach.
How many students attend Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches?
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches reported 92 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 68 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 92 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches a public, charter, or magnet school?
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches in?
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches is part of Palm Beach, based in West Palm Beach, FL, which operates 236 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Gate Elementary School (0.4 mi), Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach (1.6 mi), Belvedere Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.