Discovery Key Elementary School

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:
679th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,702 Help


Students who attend Discovery Key Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodlands Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,050

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.4%
Hispanic:
30.1%
African American:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Discovery Key Elementary School ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 41st among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Discovery Key Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.4%), Hispanic (30.1%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Compare Discovery Key Elementary School employs 63.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 41st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.62 297th 1688 82.4%
2007 77.46 362nd 1786 79.7%
2008 84.28 220th 1789 87.7%
2009 83.38 252nd 1847 86.4%
2010 84.48 227th 1919 88.2%
2011 78.42 380th 1985 80.9%
2012 80.12 342nd 1984 82.8%
2013 80.79 339th 2029 83.3%
2014 78.30 400th 2064 80.6%
2016 86.56 229th 2087 89.0%
2017 82.49 321st 2112 84.8%
2018 84.71 295th 2118 86.1%
2019 76.98 469th 2182 78.5%
2021 76.89 493rd 2247 78.1%
2022 78.29 451st 2219 79.7%
2023 55.67 956th 2240 57.3%
2024 68.22 679th 2256 69.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, April 7, 2014

Open Quote 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Key Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 469th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 956th 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)6674
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Discovery Key Elementary School)8077
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Key Elementary School)7372
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Key Elementary School)7663
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Key Elementary School)7175
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Key Elementary School)6859
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Discovery Key Elementary School)5845
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Key Elementary School)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9571050
 9.7%
African American93144
 54.8%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian5653
 5.4%
Hispanic306316
 3.3%
Pacific Islander05
White459487
 6.1%
Two or More Races3943
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%31.3%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Key Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,050 students attended 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.

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

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

Middle : Woodlands Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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