Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary

Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary serves 1,265 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Palm Springs, Florida. This large public elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 to 1 with 90 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a substantial educational community within Palm Beach County. The school ranks in the 36th percentile among Florida's elementary schools and holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10, indicating opportunities for academic growth.

Current assessment data shows 33% of students performing at or above proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, while mathematics shows stronger performance with 48% of students meeting proficiency standards across grade levels. Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary draws from a diverse suburban community where the median household income is $57,762 and median home values average $229,600. The surrounding neighborhood has a poverty rate of 15.8%, with 18% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The school's substantial enrollment reflects its role as a significant educational anchor in this working-class community. Located on Purdy Lane in this large suburban area of Palm Beach County, the school serves families in ZIP code 33461, a community of nearly 49,000 residents seeking quality elementary education for their children.

While current test scores at Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.