HOPE-CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

hcel.palmbeachschools.org

720 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hope-Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the West Palm Beach area of Florida, serving a diverse student population within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and character growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a foundational education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership to support the diverse needs of its students. Through various programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on inclusive learning, Hope-Centennial strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where children feel encouraged to explore their interests. The school's efforts are aimed at closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has access to the resources and personalized support necessary to reach their full potential.

720

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOPE-CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	181
Black	374
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
374 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
181 (25.1 %)
White
157 (21.8 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
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)640-1200
Website:	http://hcel.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 91

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOPE-CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	91
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	142
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOPE-CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	347	48.2%
Male	373	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)