K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY

kece.palmbeachschools.org

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

253

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	46
Black	196

Black
196 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
46 (18.2 %)
White
11 (4.3 %)

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)924-9800
Website:	http://kece.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 5

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 47