SUNSET PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

8650 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33472

spe.palmbeachschools.org

920 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Palms Elementary School is a public school located in Boynton Beach, Florida, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the School District of Palm Beach County, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic excellence, literacy, and character development. The school is known for its strong community involvement and a commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through diverse learning opportunities.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern technology to prepare students for future academic success. Beyond core academic subjects, Sunset Palms typically offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and enrichment programs intended to foster well-rounded personal growth. With a mission rooted in collaborative partnerships between staff, students, and families, the school strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere that promotes both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional well-being.

920

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	613
Hispanic	168
Black	60
Asian	42
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
613 (66.6 %)
Hispanic
168 (18.3 %)
Black
60 (6.5 %)
Asian
42 (4.6 %)
Two or More
33 (3.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)752-1100
Website:	http://spe.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	920
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 164

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 174

Grade 5 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SUNSET PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	133
Grade 1	146
Grade 2	164
Grade 3	161
Grade 4	174
Grade 5	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SUNSET PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	435	47.3%
Male	485	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)