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K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1849^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 18% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary is a public elementary school in Canal Point, Florida, serving 274 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 38 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools, with a 1-star rating for most years.

One of the key issues facing the school is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 53.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 29% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 57% at the district and state levels. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.59% to 98.85% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary to nearby schools in the Palm Beach School District, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance and other key metrics. For example, Frontier Elementary School, located about 20 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among the student population at K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary may be contributing to the school's poor academic performance, and the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address these challenges.

283

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,918

Per pupil spending ?

88.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

37000 Main St
Canal Point, FL 33438

(561) 924-9800

District: Palm Beach

Students who attend K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary usually attend:

High:

Pahokee Middle-Senior High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.6%

Hispanic:

18.4%

White:

6.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 10th percentile in 2014 → 18th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (41% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (53% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg57%

Florida avg58%

1,849^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 18%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

99^th of 129Elementary Schools in the Palm Beach

38^th of 67Palm Beach among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	22.0	1849 of 2258	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.5	1779 of 2256	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.9	2029 of 2240	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	11.8	2066 of 2219	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.9	1896 of 2247	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.8	1720 of 2182	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.5	1749 of 2118	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	10.0	2001 of 2112	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	21.2	1702 of 2087	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	16.0	1849 of 2064	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	8.9	1951 of 2029	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	13.4	1815 of 1984	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	7.7	1910 of 1985	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	20.7	1616 of 1919	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	22.1	1528 of 1847	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	27.7	1374 of 1789	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	25.4	1414 of 1786	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	18.4	1439 of 1688	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	23.4	177 of 202	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	12.7	185 of 199	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math44%-17 vs state

Science41%-14 vs state

English Language Arts39%-17 vs state

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Schools Near K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)					Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	37000 Main St	Canal Point	33438	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 924-9800	283	21	13.8	88.3%	19 (6.7%)	211 (74.6%)	52 (18.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22	1849^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.1%		24.5	1779^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.1%	70	29.0	49.0	34.0				44.0	40.0	50.0			41.0				$21,918	$1,464	$20,454
Pahokee Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	560 E Main Pl	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 924-9700	328	24	13.6	84.1%	2 (0.6%)	208 (63.4%)	116 (35.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	46.5	1196^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.0%		45.2	1215^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.1%	19	46.0	45.0	42.0				72.0	74.0	66.0			40.0				$20,930	$1,644	$19,285
Glades Academy Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	7368 State Road 15	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 924-9402	271	15	18.0	36.9%	16 (5.9%)	204 (75.3%)	50 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	21.8	1853^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	17.9%		12.1	2105^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.7%	252	20.0	53.0	37.0	36.0	39.0	46.0	48.0	61.0	36.0	61.0	58.0	17.0	59.0	90.0	79.0	$13,159	$1,000	$12,159
Belle Glade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 NW Avenue L	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 829-4800	548	39	14.0	81.6%	0 (0.0%)	380 (69.3%)	166 (30.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11.4	2116^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.3%		11.5	2117^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.2%	1	30.0	25.0	25.0				45.0	38.0	46.0			24.0				$18,252	$1,247	$17,005
Gove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1000 SE Ave G	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 993-8700	691	50	13.7	80.8%	47 (6.8%)	147 (21.3%)	488 (70.6%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20.8	1881^st of 2258 public elementary schools	16.7%		19.5	1915^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.1%	34	30.0	30.0	38.0	57.0			43.0	32.0	47.0	60.0		36.0				$20,465	$2,103	$18,363
Glade View Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1100 SW Avenue G	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 993-8800	313	22	14.2	85.6%	4 (1.3%)	298 (95.2%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33.5	1541^st of 2258 public elementary schools	31.8%		31	1596^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.3%	55	31.0	21.0	46.0				58.0	52.0	83.0			37.0				$21,143	$1,412	$19,731
Pioneer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	39500 Pioneer Park Rd	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 993-8600	408	28	14.5	85.8%	12 (2.9%)	288 (70.6%)	105 (25.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22.8	1826^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.1%		24.4	1784^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.9%	42	39.0	31.0	37.0				52.0	54.0	46.0			38.0				$19,880	$2,326	$17,554
Rosenwald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1321 Martin L King Jr Blvd	South Bay	33493	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 993-8900	267	18	15.2	79.4%	8 (3.0%)	233 (87.3%)	22 (8.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	44.6	1234^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.3%		30.2	1614^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.5%	380	43.0	39.0	28.0				79.0	59.0	70.0			60.0				$19,201	$2,026	$17,175
Warfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15260 SW 150th St	Indiantown	34956	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 597-2551	820	50	16.4	69.9%	40 (4.9%)	84 (10.2%)	685 (83.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	10.4	2140^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.2%		9.4	2164^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.1%	24	17.0	25.0	27.0				25.0	54.0	33.0			32.0				$13,740	$1,741	$11,998
Frontier Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6701 180th Ave N	Loxahatchee	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 904-9902	688	44	15.8	34.4%	339 (49.3%)	74 (10.8%)	219 (31.8%)	21 (3.1%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (4.1%)	80.4	399^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.3%		80.1	406^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.0%	7	74.0	67.0	66.0				71.0	74.0	78.0	100.0		74.0				$14,831	$569	$14,263

Frequently Asked Questions about K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary

What is the racial makeup of K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary?

Students at K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary are 75% African American, 18% Hispanic, 7% White.

How many students attend K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 283 students attended K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary.

What district is K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary in?

Palm Beach

Is K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary a good school?

K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Pahokee Middle-Senior High

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