ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING

2405 MERCER AVE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

www.a4pl.com/

Charter School 98 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Academy for Positive Learning (A4PL), located in Lake Worth, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The institution is defined by its commitment to an individualized, student-centered approach to education, aiming to cultivate a supportive environment that addresses the unique academic and social-emotional needs of each child. By emphasizing small class sizes and a personalized curriculum, the school strives to foster an atmosphere where students feel empowered, encouraged, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

Central to the academy’s mission is the integration of traditional academics with character development and a focus on building self-esteem. The school promotes a "positive learning" philosophy, which prioritizes a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and students to create a holistic educational experience. Through this model, A4PL seeks to move beyond standard instruction by equipping students with the critical thinking skills, resilience, and positive attitudes necessary to succeed both inside the classroom and in their future endeavors.

Total Students

1.6

Full-Time Teachers

60.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	66
Black	20
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
66 (67.3 %)
Black
20 (20.4 %)
White
8 (8.2 %)
American Indian
3 (3.1 %)
Two or More
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)585-6104
Website:	http://www.a4pl.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	60.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 11

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	11
Grade 1	18
Grade 2	7
Grade 3	11
Grade 4	12
Grade 5	6
Grade 6	14
Grade 7	10
Grade 8	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	52	53.1%
Male	46	46.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)