Sunset Palms Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 8650 Boynton Beach Blvd
       Boynton Beach, FL  33472-4414


(561) 752-1100

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,863 Help


Students who attend Sunset Palms Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodlands Middle School
High:    Olympic Heights Community High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  920

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
Hispanic:
18.3%
African American:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Compare Details Sunset Palms Elementary School ranks better than 91.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), Hispanic (18.3%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Palms Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 47th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Palms Elementary School is $10,863. 98 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunset Palms Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 45th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset Palms Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 84.23 245th 1985 87.7%
2012 86.51 204th 1984 89.7%
2013 91.86 108th 2029 94.7%
2014 91.35 126th 2064 93.9%
2016 93.03 91st 2087 95.6%
2017 91.69 107th 2112 94.9%
2018 93.41 69th 2118 96.7%
2019 91.83 104th 2182 95.2%
2021 91.49 142nd 2247 93.7%
2022 92.38 116th 2219 94.8%
2023 89.09 193rd 2240 91.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sunset Palms Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Open Quote This school looks good on paper, but it is not a nurturing environment for young elementary students. The school has a very sterile feeling, and the administration (top down) is not open to parents or their concerns. The focus of the school is on test scores, period. If you are seeking a multi-faceted, kid-friendly education, I'd suggest looking at other schools in the area. In addition, the school has become overcrowded, and next year it will be even worse. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sunset Palms Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 444 100 35 123 2 n/a n/a 54 758
2010 537 101 46 206 4 n/a n/a 18 912
2011 622 94 55 194 4 1 31 0 1001
2012 611 70 54 181 7 1 34 0 958
2013 672 73 61 165 6 1 34 0 1012
2014 675 58 52 147 15 3 32 0 982
2015 688 70 55 162 12 2 33 0 1022
2016 714 75 62 192 12 2 42 0 1099
2017 694 75 60 187 7 2 40 0 1065
2018 635 68 53 188 2 5 39 0 990
2019 633 78 47 192 5 3 43 0 1001
2020 651 83 53 199 5 3 36 0 1030
2021 623 63 55 174 3 4 34 0 956
2022 613 67 49 164 3 1 29 0 926
2023 613 60 42 168 3 1 33 0 920

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset Palms Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 758 62.2 14.2 16.9
2010 912 56.0 16.2 17.3
2011 1001 64.5 15.5 17
2012 958 64.5 14.8 16
2013 1012 67.0 15.1 15.8
2014 982 67.0 14.6 16.1
2015 1022 69.0 14.8 17
2016 1099 73.0 15.0 18.2
2017 1065 72.0 14.7 17.4
2018 990 69.0 14.3 17.7
2019 1001 64.3 15.5 17.4
2020 1030 63.3 16.2 16.4
2021 956 63.6 15.0 18.2
2022 926 61.3 15.1 19.3
2023 920 62.0 14.8 13.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunset Palms Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 758 62.2 14.2 16.9
2010 912 56.0 16.2 17.3
2011 1001 64.5 15.5 17
2012 958 64.5 14.8 16
2013 1012 67.0 15.1 15.8
2014 982 67.0 14.6 16.1
2015 1022 69.0 14.8 17
2016 1099 73.0 15.0 18.2
2017 1065 72.0 14.7 17.4
2018 990 69.0 14.3 17.7
2019 1001 64.3 15.5 17.4
2020 1030 63.3 16.2 16.4
2021 956 63.6 15.0 18.2
2022 926 61.3 15.1 19.3
2023 920 62.0 14.8 13.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Palms Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $404 (4.8%) $8,005 (95.2%) $8,409
2019 $470 (5.7%) $7,779 (94.3%) $8,249
2020 $301 (3.2%) $9,202 (96.8%) $9,503
2021 $493 (5.0%) $9,311 (95.0%) $9,804
2022 $1,223 (11.3%) $9,639 (88.7%) $10,863

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Palms Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 193rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Palms Elementary School)7685
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Palms Elementary School)8889
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Palms Elementary School)8375
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Palms Elementary School)8679
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Palms Elementary School)8181
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Palms Elementary School)8882
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Palms Elementary School)7767
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1001920
 8.1%
African American7860
 23.1%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian4742
 10.6%
Hispanic192168
 12.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White633613
 3.2%
Two or More Races4333
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.4%13.3%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Palms Elementary School

Yes. Sunset Palms Elementary School ranks in the top 8.6% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 920 students attended Sunset Palms Elementary School.

Students who attend Sunset Palms Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodlands Middle School
High : Olympic Heights Community High

Students at Sunset Palms Elementary School are 67% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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