South Area Elementary Transition School serves 5 students in grades 3-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
5 students

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%

Black
80%
21%

White
n/a
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
25%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Area Elementary Transition School?
5 students attend South Area Elementary Transition School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South Area Elementary Transition School students are Black, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Area Elementary Transition School?
South Area Elementary Transition School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Area Elementary Transition School offer ?
South Area Elementary Transition School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is South Area Elementary Transition School part of?
South Area Elementary Transition School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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