WATERS EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

wees.palmbeachschools.org

700 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waters Edge Elementary School, located in the West Boca Raton area, serves as a prominent public primary school within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment for students in grades PK through 5, emphasizing fundamental literacy, mathematics, and science skills. It functions as a focal point for its local neighborhood, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and active participation in school events and academic programs.

Academically, the school is recognized for its commitment to high standards and inclusive education, catering to a diverse student body with varying learning needs. Beyond the core curriculum, Waters Edge typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities, such as after-school clubs, arts, and enrichment programs designed to nurture student interests outside of the classroom. With its emphasis on building strong foundational habits and promoting a safe, supportive learning culture, Waters Edge Elementary remains a key educational pillar for families residing in the 33428 zip code.

700

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERS EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	201
Black	21
Asian	45
Two or More	23

White
410 (58.6 %)
Hispanic
201 (28.7 %)
Asian
45 (6.4 %)
Two or More
23 (3.3 %)
Black
21 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)852-2400
Website:	http://wees.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 137