Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hope-centennial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hope-centennial Elementary School's student population of 730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Hope-centennial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope-centennial Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2979 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
54%
21%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope-centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Hope-centennial Elementary School is ranked #2979 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hope-centennial Elementary School?
730 students attend Hope-centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hope-centennial Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hope-centennial Elementary School?
Hope-centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hope-centennial Elementary School offer ?
Hope-centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope-centennial Elementary School part of?
Hope-centennial Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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