SOMERSET ACADEMY LAKES
SOMERSET ACADEMY LAKES is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL with about 178 students offering grade levels from 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 15 teachers, SOMERSET ACADEMY LAKES 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.
SOMERSET ACADEMY LAKES, located in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the extensive Somerset Academy network, the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes individualized instruction. Their educational philosophy focuses on fostering student achievement by combining a strong core curriculum with a supportive school culture that encourages personal responsibility, critical thinking, and character development.
The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing data-driven instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, SOMERSET ACADEMY LAKES promotes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage students in their interests. By maintaining high expectations and open lines of communication between parents, teachers, and administrators, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond.
For more information, contact SOMERSET ACADEMY LAKES at (561) 641-4449 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
(561) 641-4449
http://somersetacademylakes.com
SOMERSET ACADEMY LAKES is a public Title I Charter school in WEST PALM BEACH, FL with about 178 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
PALM BEACH DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- PALM BEACH
- Total Students:
- 178
- Teachers:
- 15
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 178 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.1%
- Black or African American
- 16.3%
- White
- 12.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 39.9%
- Male
- 60.1%
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.