Cholee Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Cholee Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greenacres, Florida, serving 936 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Cholee Lake Elementary stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population (73.93%) compared to nearby schools like Greenacres Elementary (25.14%) and Berkshire Elementary (79.47%). However, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 26% to 40% in 2023-2024, while the district and state averages were 50% to 60%. Cholee Lake Elementary also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 33.5% to 40.1%, significantly higher than the 19.2% to 35.8% range of nearby schools.

Despite the school's high per-student spending, ranging from $9,874 to $12,966, Cholee Lake Elementary's performance has been declining over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and the reduction in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 stars to 0 stars. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 72.33% to 92.34% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's underperformance. Addressing the chronic absenteeism rates and improving academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas will be crucial for Cholee Lake Elementary to provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

6680 Dillman Rd
Greenacres, FL 33413

(561) 383-9600

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
2116^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,966

Students who attend Cholee Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Okeeheelee Middle School
High:	Palm Beach Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 966

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.5%

African American:

16.1%

White:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cholee Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 93.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 122^nd among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.5%), African American (16.1%), White (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cholee Lake Elementary School is 15.8. 69 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cholee Lake Elementary School employs 60.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cholee Lake Elementary School is $12,966. 75 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cholee Lake Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cholee Lake Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	37.30	1101^st	1688	34.8%
2007	39.15	1154^th	1786	35.4%
2008	39.56	1141^st	1789	36.2%
2009	24.33	1497^th	1847	18.9%
2010	20.46	1620^th	1919	15.6%
2011	13.04	1813^th	1985	8.7%
2012	31.21	1410^th	1984	28.9%
2013	42.65	1163^rd	2029	42.7%
2014	39.01	1284^th	2064	37.8%
2016	32.32	1455^th	2087	30.3%
2017	31.10	1474^th	2112	30.2%
2018	30.63	1503^rd	2118	29.0%
2019	31.82	1546^th	2182	29.1%
2021	21.63	1786^th	2247	20.5%
2022	19.16	1877^th	2219	15.4%
2023	10.61	2122^nd	2240	5.3%
2024	11.52	2116^th	2256	6.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cholee Lake Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	372	170	33	357	11	n/a	n/a	0	943
2003	372	170	33	357	11	n/a	n/a	0	943
2004	370	209	34	489	10	n/a	n/a	0	1112
2005	379	223	43	578	8	n/a	n/a	0	1231
2006	404	285	47	671	7	n/a	n/a	0	1414
2007	287	240	39	508	5	n/a	n/a	59	1138
2008	234	263	39	508	2	n/a	n/a	56	1102
2009	146	158	21	553	0	n/a	n/a	49	927
2010	119	151	20	655	7	n/a	n/a	26	978
2011	91	118	14	680	8	1	19	0	931
2012	83	129	18	740	7	3	17	0	997
2013	83	110	16	735	3	3	16	0	966
2014	80	157	9	785	3	1	15	0	1050
2015	60	150	12	862	3	1	10	0	1098
2016	65	143	12	869	4	0	11	0	1104
2017	71	150	13	872	15	0	11	0	1132
2018	72	148	13	837	21	0	10	0	1101
2019	74	150	17	820	21	1	5	0	1088
2020	91	156	9	786	24	0	6	0	1072
2021	102	136	11	691	22	1	3	0	966
2022	73	155	9	727	14	1	6	0	985
2023	73	146	11	692	5	2	7	0	936
2024	74	156	12	710	2	2	10	0	966

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cholee Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	943	44.0	21.4	61.2
2003	943	44.0	21.4	61.2
2004	1112	59.0	18.8	66.7
2005	1231	69.0	17.8	61.2
2006	1414	85.0	16.6	54.6
2007	1138	77.0	14.8	54.5
2008	1102	74.5	14.8	62.2
2009	927	78.5	13.7	73.6
2010	978	68.5	14.2	75.3
2011	931	67.0	13.8	80.9
2012	997	69.0	14.4	83.4
2013	966	68.0	14.2	85.8
2014	1050	75.0	14.0	90.8
2015	1098	82.0	13.3	89.9
2016	1104	91.0	12.1	92.7
2017	1132	84.0	13.4	91.2
2018	1101	89.0	12.3	88.1
2019	1088	75.0	14.5	87.3
2020	1072	72.5	14.7	86.8
2021	966	71.0	13.6	92.3
2022	985	60.8	16.2	86.5
2023	936	57.3	16.3	72.3
2024	966	60.8	15.8	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cholee Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	943	44.0	21.4	61.2
2003	943	44.0	21.4	61.2
2004	1112	59.0	18.8	66.7
2005	1231	69.0	17.8	61.2
2006	1414	85.0	16.6	54.6
2007	1138	77.0	14.8	54.5
2008	1102	74.5	14.8	62.2
2009	927	78.5	13.7	73.6
2010	978	68.5	14.2	75.3
2011	931	67.0	13.8	80.9
2012	997	69.0	14.4	83.4
2013	966	68.0	14.2	85.8
2014	1050	75.0	14.0	90.8
2015	1098	82.0	13.3	89.9
2016	1104	91.0	12.1	92.7
2017	1132	84.0	13.4	91.2
2018	1101	89.0	12.3	88.1
2019	1088	75.0	14.5	87.3
2020	1072	72.5	14.7	86.8
2021	966	71.0	13.6	92.3
2022	985	60.8	16.2	86.5
2023	936	57.3	16.3	72.3
2024	966	60.8	15.8	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cholee Lake Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$964 (11.2%)	$7,677 (88.8%)	$8,641
2019	$1,198 (13.1%)	$7,939 (86.9%)	$9,137
2020	$965 (9.8%)	$8,909 (90.2%)	$9,874
2021	$1,441 (12.6%)	$9,983 (87.4%)	$11,423
2022	$2,186 (18.8%)	$9,470 (81.2%)	$11,656
2023	$2,212 (17.1%)	$10,754 (82.9%)	$12,966

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cholee Lake Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1546^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2122^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	23.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cholee Lake Elementary School)	41	40	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cholee Lake Elementary School)	65	42	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cholee Lake Elementary School)	47	36	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cholee Lake Elementary School)	60	42	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cholee Lake Elementary School)	44	37	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cholee Lake Elementary School)	45	32	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Cholee Lake Elementary School)	30	28	2%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1088	936	14%
African American	150	146	2.7%
American Indian	21	5	76.2%
Asian	17	11	35.3%
Hispanic	820	692	15.6%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	74	73	1.4%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.3%	72.3%	15%

Schools Near Cholee Lake Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cholee Lake Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6680 Dillman Rd	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 383-9600	966	61	15.8	71.0%	74 (7.7%)	156 (16.1%)	710 (73.5%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.0%)	11.5	2116^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.2%		10.6	2122^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	5.3%	6	29.0	27.0	26.0	40.0	31.0	31.0		36.0	$12,966	$2,212	$10,754
Pine Jog Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6315 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33415	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 656-5401	846	52	16.2	59.7%	109 (12.9%)	295 (34.9%)	365 (43.1%)	51 (6.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.7%)	42.8	1270^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.7%		33.4	1507^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.7%	237	53.0	47.0	51.0	62.0	27.0	49.0	100.0	45.0	$12,274	$1,416	$10,857
Melaleuca Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	5759 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33415	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 598-7300	531	38	14.1	65.9%	55 (10.4%)	122 (23.0%)	341 (64.2%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	14.5	2050^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.1%		14.2	2048^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.6%	2	33.0	34.0	27.0	34.0	32.0	38.0	93.0	31.0	$16,123	$2,751	$13,372
Forest Hill Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5555 Purdy Ln	West Palm Beach	33415	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 432-2300	910	63	14.4	70.4%	79 (8.7%)	142 (15.6%)	646 (71.0%)	23 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	17 (1.9%)	43.8	1245^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.8%		29.9	1611^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%	366	41.0	47.0	55.0	60.0	33.0	46.0	90.0	58.0	$14,481	$2,656	$11,825
Everglades Elementary	Public	K-5	407 Marginal Rd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 792-9500	847	47	18.2	34.2%	306 (36.1%)	213 (25.1%)	222 (26.2%)	64 (7.6%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.3%)	80.3	399^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.3%		77	466^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%	67	68.0	65.0	76.0	76.0	65.0	66.0	100.0	68.0	$11,790	$975	$10,814
Liberty Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6601 Constitution Way	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3400	851	61	13.9	72.3%	101 (11.9%)	159 (18.7%)	563 (66.2%)	11 (1.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)	17.5	1972^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	12.6%		16	2003^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	10.6%	31	37.0	27.0	43.0	34.0	23.0	39.0	100.0	35.0	$13,621	$2,171	$11,450
Wynnebrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1167 Drexel Rd	West Palm Beach	33417	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 598-7400	680	43	15.8	71.0%	62 (9.1%)	237 (34.9%)	358 (52.6%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.8%)	57.4	913^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.5%		65.3	728^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%	185	64.0	42.0	63.0	58.0	45.0	64.0	100.0	61.0	$14,040	$2,195	$11,846
Greenacres Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 Jackson Ave	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 649-7200	742	50	14.9	76.5%	56 (7.5%)	80 (10.8%)	588 (79.2%)	8 (1.1%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	55.4	960^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.4%		46.7	1170^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.8%	210	55.0	35.0	47.0	79.0	42.0	64.0	100.0	61.0	$15,872	$2,725	$13,149
Berkshire Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1060 Kirk Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 304-2000	1,031	68	15.0	71.0%	152 (14.7%)	81 (7.9%)	771 (74.8%)	15 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	28.7	1656^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.3	1462^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.7%	194	37.0	37.0	43.0	41.0	30.0	57.0	100.0	44.0	$12,461	$1,947	$10,514
Hope-Centennial Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5298 Stacy St	West Palm Beach	33417	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 640-1200	730	48	15.3	76.7%	123 (16.8%)	396 (54.2%)	204 (27.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	14.2	2055^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.9%		13.5	2070^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.6%	15	32.0	27.0	31.0	34.0	24.0	44.0	100.0	33.0	$12,882	$2,199	$10,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Cholee Lake Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Cholee Lake Elementary School?

Students at Cholee Lake Elementary School are 73% Hispanic, 16% African American, 8% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Cholee Lake Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 966 students attended Cholee Lake Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Cholee Lake Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cholee Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Okeeheelee Middle School
High : Palm Beach Central High School

Is Cholee Lake Elementary School a good school?

Cholee Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Cholee Lake Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

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