ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1915 ROYAL FERN DR
WELLINGTON, FL 33414

eges.palmbeachschools.org

915 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elbridge Gale Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban community of Wellington, Florida. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Palm Beach County School District. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and maintaining a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong character.

The school is known for its active community engagement and a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the standard curriculum. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, Elbridge Gale Elementary promotes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that individual learning needs are met. Its location in Wellington makes it a central hub for many local families, fostering a tight-knit school spirit that prioritizes student safety and holistic achievement.

915

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	326
Black	145
Asian	57
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
340 (37.2 %)
Hispanic
326 (35.6 %)
Black
145 (15.8 %)
Asian
57 (6.2 %)
Two or More
45 (4.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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)422-9300
Website:	http://eges.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 55

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 162

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	144
Grade 2	132
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	168
Grade 5	162

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	456	49.8%
Male	459	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)