At a glance
Reported students
956
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721
GOLDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 956 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
17.7:1 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
- 711
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about GOLDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GOLDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in WEST PALM BEACH. It is one of 236 current school records connected to PALM BEACH. NCES reports 956 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, above 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 White (38.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.9%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking GOLDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 54 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White38.2%
- Hispanic36.9%
- Black16.4%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
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.
FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–05
953 reported students
FRANKLIN ACADEMY- PALM BEACH GARDENS
Elementary · Grades KG–08
963 reported students
WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
966 reported students
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–05
976 reported students
CHOLEE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–05
976 reported students
CORAL REEF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–05
978 reported students