Discovery Key Elementary School

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Discovery Key Elementary School ranks 679 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Discovery Key Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lake Worth, Florida, serving 1,050 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state.

Discovery Key Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, with strong academic performance that exceeds district and state averages, particularly in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. The school's diverse student population, with a mix of 46.38% White, 13.71% African American, 30.1% Hispanic, and 5.05% Asian students, outpaces the racial makeup of many nearby schools like Cholee Lake Elementary and Indian Pines Elementary, which have over 70% African American and Hispanic students. However, Discovery Key has seen a concerning rise in chronic absenteeism, from 7.3% in 2018-2019 to 21.1% in 2022-2023, which warrants further investigation and intervention.

While Discovery Key Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, it is still surpassed by high-achieving institutions like Panther Run Elementary and Equestrian Trails Elementary, also in the Palm Beach district. The school's strong academic outcomes, despite its diverse student population, challenge the common assumption that racial diversity is negatively correlated with achievement, underscoring the importance of equitable educational practices and resources.

Detail:

Public K-5

3550 Lyons Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467

(561) 491-8200

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
679^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,702

Students who attend Discovery Key Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Woodlands Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,050

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.4%

Hispanic:

30.1%

African American:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Key Elementary School ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 41^st among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.22. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Discovery Key Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.4%), Hispanic (30.1%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Key Elementary School is 16.4. 93 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Discovery Key Elementary School employs 63.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Key Elementary School is $11,702. 104 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Discovery Key Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery Key Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	80.62	297^th	1688	82.4%
2007	77.46	362^nd	1786	79.7%
2008	84.28	220^th	1789	87.7%
2009	83.38	252^nd	1847	86.4%
2010	84.48	227^th	1919	88.2%
2011	78.42	380^th	1985	80.9%
2012	80.12	342^nd	1984	82.8%
2013	80.79	339^th	2029	83.3%
2014	78.30	400^th	2064	80.6%
2016	86.56	229^th	2087	89.0%
2017	82.49	321^st	2112	84.8%
2018	84.71	295^th	2118	86.1%
2019	76.98	469^th	2182	78.5%
2021	76.89	493^rd	2247	78.1%
2022	78.29	451^st	2219	79.7%
2023	55.67	956^th	2240	57.3%
2024	68.22	679^th	2256	69.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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100%

by a parent
Monday, April 7, 2014

Security is a joke. Kids can get in any car as long as you know childs name. 5th graders walking kindergarten students to buses. No one outside to watch children in morning before doors open and no supervision when waiting for pickup. Teachers too busy talking to each other or do not know who they are watching. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Discovery Key Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	776	45	13	92	11	n/a	n/a	0	937
2003	776	45	13	92	11	n/a	n/a	0	937
2004	770	40	17	113	9	n/a	n/a	0	949
2005	916	74	49	148	13	n/a	n/a	0	1200
2006	936	104	50	181	13	n/a	n/a	0	1284
2007	776	92	51	162	11	n/a	n/a	81	1173
2008	749	107	43	169	8	n/a	n/a	80	1156
2009	571	82	32	152	8	n/a	n/a	70	915
2010	568	97	35	218	7	n/a	n/a	30	955
2011	580	89	29	227	7	3	23	0	958
2012	552	85	28	222	7	0	20	0	914
2013	541	79	28	205	10	0	16	0	879
2014	493	77	30	223	7	0	17	0	847
2015	430	67	33	241	3	0	22	0	796
2016	442	63	34	245	2	0	22	0	808
2017	442	66	43	251	1	0	27	0	830
2018	430	68	48	268	3	0	30	0	847
2019	459	93	56	306	4	0	39	0	957
2020	446	103	49	318	5	0	43	0	964
2021	424	112	45	288	2	0	44	0	915
2022	482	128	50	289	1	3	47	0	1000
2023	487	144	53	316	2	5	43	0	1050

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 Discovery Key Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	937	39.0	24.0	15.9
2003	937	39.0	24.0	15.9
2004	949	43.0	22.1	16.1
2005	1200	57.0	21.1	15.1
2006	1284	72.0	17.8	14.4
2007	1173	72.0	16.3	17
2008	1156	78.0	14.8	17.8
2009	915	76.2	14.0	22.1
2010	955	62.0	15.4	27
2011	958	67.0	14.2	28.7
2012	914	66.0	13.8	31.2
2013	879	63.0	13.9	29.4
2014	847	59.0	14.3	39.2
2015	796	57.0	13.9	41.5
2016	808	57.0	14.1	41.8
2017	830	59.0	14.0	42.2
2018	847	64.0	13.2	41.1
2019	957	59.8	16.0	37.4
2020	964	65.8	14.6	37.2
2021	915	60.8	15.0	44.4
2022	1000	60.8	16.4	42.5
2023	1050	63.8	16.4	31.3

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 Discovery Key Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	937	39.0	24.0	15.9
2003	937	39.0	24.0	15.9
2004	949	43.0	22.1	16.1
2005	1200	57.0	21.1	15.1
2006	1284	72.0	17.8	14.4
2007	1173	72.0	16.3	17
2008	1156	78.0	14.8	17.8
2009	915	76.2	14.0	22.1
2010	955	62.0	15.4	27
2011	958	67.0	14.2	28.7
2012	914	66.0	13.8	31.2
2013	879	63.0	13.9	29.4
2014	847	59.0	14.3	39.2
2015	796	57.0	13.9	41.5
2016	808	57.0	14.1	41.8
2017	830	59.0	14.0	42.2
2018	847	64.0	13.2	41.1
2019	957	59.8	16.0	37.4
2020	964	65.8	14.6	37.2
2021	915	60.8	15.0	44.4
2022	1000	60.8	16.4	42.5
2023	1050	63.8	16.4	31.3

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 Discovery Key Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$445 (5.0%)	$8,477 (95.0%)	$8,922
2019	$424 (5.2%)	$7,690 (94.8%)	$8,113
2020	$283 (3.0%)	$9,121 (97.0%)	$9,403
2021	$514 (5.1%)	$9,576 (94.9%)	$10,089
2022	$1,246 (11.8%)	$9,330 (88.2%)	$10,575
2023	$1,165 (10.0%)	$10,536 (90.0%)	$11,702

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Key Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 469^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 956^th of 2240 Elementary schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Key Elementary School)	66	74	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Discovery Key Elementary School)	80	77	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Key Elementary School)	73	72	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Key Elementary School)	76	63	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Key Elementary School)	71	75	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Key Elementary School)	68	59	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Discovery Key Elementary School)	58	45	13%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Key Elementary School)	100	100
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	957	1050	9.7%
African American	93	144	54.8%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	56	53	5.4%
Hispanic	306	316	3.3%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	459	487	6.1%
Two or More Races	39	43	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	31.3%	6.1%

Schools Near Discovery Key Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Key Elementary School	Public	K-5	3550 Lyons Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 491-8200	1,050	64	16.4	31.3%	487 (46.4%)	144 (13.7%)	316 (30.1%)	53 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	43 (4.1%)	68.2	679^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.9%		55.7	956^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.3%	277	67.0	64.0	66.0				62.0	49.0	63.0	100.0			59.0						$11,702	$1,165	$10,536
Equestrian Trails Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9720 Stribling Way	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 904-9600	843	52	16.2	20.3%	366 (43.4%)	97 (11.5%)	219 (26.0%)	124 (14.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.3%)	94.3	64^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.2%		94.3	56^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.5%	8	83.0	81.0	80.0				93.0	78.0	81.0	100.0			83.0						$12,990	$1,275	$11,715
Renaissance Charter School At Wellington	Public, Charter	K-8	3200 S State Road 7	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 472-5412	713	29	24.5	50.5%	105 (14.7%)	239 (33.5%)	320 (44.9%)	18 (2.5%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.1%)	43.3	1259^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.2%		59.2	862^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	61.5%	397	51.0	56.0	51.0	57.0	47.0	52.0	56.0	45.0	17.0	49.0	56.0	26.0	57.0	47.0	63.0	87.0	92.0	66.0	$10,913	$1,007	$9,907
Panther Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10775 Lake Worth Rd	Lake Worth	33449	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 804-3900	787	52	15.1	19.3%	469 (59.6%)	62 (7.9%)	174 (22.1%)	53 (6.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.4%)	93.2	85^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.2%		93.2	87^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.1%	2	81.0	75.0	82.0				86.0	73.0	91.0	100.0			81.0						$13,706	$1,233	$12,473
Liberty Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6601 Constitution Way	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3400	845	54	15.6	75.7%	87 (10.3%)	171 (20.2%)	555 (65.7%)	12 (1.4%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)	17.5	1972^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	12.6%		16	2003^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	10.6%	31	37.0	27.0	43.0				34.0	23.0	39.0	100.0			35.0						$13,621	$2,171	$11,450
Montessori Academyof Early Enrichment Inc	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6300 Lake Worth Rd	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 649-0004	200	9	22.2	77.0%	39 (19.5%)	19 (9.5%)	139 (69.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	27.7	1694^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.9%		23.6	1782^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.4%	88	25.0	59.0	39.0				43.0	55.0	36.0				29.0						$10,929	$812	$10,116
Elbridge Gale Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1915 Royal Fern Dr	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 422-9300	915	53	17.3	39.6%	340 (37.2%)	145 (15.8%)	326 (35.6%)	57 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.9%)	85.2	297^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.8%		86.6	252^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.8%	45	68.0	77.0	76.0				65.0	73.0	86.0	100.0			72.0						$12,685	$1,347	$11,339
Coral Reef Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6151 Hagen Ranch Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3700	1,016	62	16.5	35.7%	475 (46.8%)	119 (11.7%)	329 (32.4%)	51 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.9%)	79.5	419^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.4%		79.7	413^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.6%	6	70.0	64.0	72.0				73.0	64.0	68.0	100.0			67.0						$11,891	$921	$10,968
Everglades Elementary	Public	K-5	407 Marginal Rd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 792-9500	888	53	16.9	33.7%	322 (36.3%)	206 (23.2%)	225 (25.3%)	78 (8.8%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.3%)	80.3	399^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.3%		77	466^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%	67	68.0	65.0	76.0				76.0	65.0	66.0	100.0			68.0						$11,790	$975	$10,814
Cholee Lake Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6680 Dillman Rd	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 383-9600	936	57	16.3	72.3%	73 (7.8%)	146 (15.6%)	692 (73.9%)	11 (1.2%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	11.5	2116^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.2%		10.6	2122^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	5.3%	6	29.0	27.0	26.0				40.0	31.0	31.0				36.0						$12,966	$2,212	$10,754

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Key Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Key Elementary School?

Students at Discovery Key Elementary School are 46% White, 30% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Discovery Key Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,050 students attended Discovery Key Elementary School.

What district is Discovery Key Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

What schools do graduates of Discovery Key Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Discovery Key Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodlands Middle School

Is Discovery Key Elementary School a good school?

Discovery Key Elementary School ranks 679^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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