PIERCE HAMMOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

phes.palmbeachschools.org

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pierce Hammock Elementary School, located in Loxahatchee, Florida, serves as a focal point for the local community, providing primary education to students in a suburban setting. As part of the School District of Palm Beach County, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its young learners. The campus is designed to be an inviting space that encourages student engagement through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities aimed at building a strong educational foundation.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to support student achievement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing community resources, Pierce Hammock strives to prepare its students for future success while cultivating a positive school culture. The school’s presence in the Loxahatchee area highlights its role in providing accessible, quality public education while promoting the values of community involvement and lifelong learning.

468

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIERCE HAMMOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	111
Black	42
Asian	28
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
250 (53.4 %)
Hispanic
111 (23.7 %)
Black
42 (9.0 %)
Two or More
32 (6.8 %)
Asian
28 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)633-4500
Website:	http://phes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 2

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PIERCE HAMMOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PIERCE HAMMOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	50%
Male	234	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)