K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in CANAL POINT, FL with about 341 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY is a public school located in the rural community of Canal Point, Florida. Serving students in the Palm Beach County School District, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local area, focusing on core curriculum development, literacy, and foundational social skills for elementary-aged children. Its mission is deeply tied to supporting the unique needs of the Canal Point community, fostering a learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development within a small-school setting.

The school is noted for its focus on maintaining strong community ties and providing consistent academic support to its student body. By utilizing district-wide standards and resources, the institution strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while offering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement. For families in the region, the school serves as a central pillar of the community, committed to ensuring that students receive an equitable education and the necessary tools to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY at (561) 924-9800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

37000 MAIN ST
CANAL POINT, FL 33438-9572
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K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CANAL POINT, FL with about 341 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PALM BEACH
Total Students:
341
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 341 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.2%
Hispanic/Latino
21.1%
White
4.1%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.