SOMERSET ACADEMY BOCA EAST

www.somersetboca.com

Charter School 348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Somerset Academy Boca East is a tuition-free public charter school located in Boca Raton, Florida, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the extensive Somerset Academy network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous, well-rounded academic environment that emphasizes high expectations and personalized student support. Their educational philosophy integrates traditional core curriculum with an emphasis on character development and community involvement, aiming to prepare students for success in both high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to maintaining a small-school atmosphere while leveraging the resources of a larger educational organization. Parents and students often highlight the school’s focus on a safe, structured learning environment, active parent-teacher engagement, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of academic excellence and individual accountability, Somerset Academy Boca East strives to help every student reach their full potential within a supportive and collaborative community.

348

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY BOCA EAST
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	104
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
210 (60.3 %)
Hispanic
104 (29.9 %)
Two or More
18 (5.2 %)
Black
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)393-1091
Website:	http://www.somersetboca.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 58

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 41