Excellent
#128 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 3% in state
Pierce Hammock Elementary School
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Loxahatchee, FL
A Palm Beach elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14255 HAMLIN BLVD, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
- Math 79% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pierce Hammock Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pierce Hammock Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,758
Median home value
$532,200
Median rent
$2,576/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acreage Pines Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Golden Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| Frontier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Calusa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 851 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #18 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pierce Hammock Elementary School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pierce Hammock Elementary School
Pierce Hammock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loxahatchee, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 540 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Pierce Hammock Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pierce Hammock Elementary School
What grades does Pierce Hammock Elementary School serve?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce Hammock Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pierce Hammock Elementary School rank in FL?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School ranks #128 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pierce Hammock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pierce Hammock Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pierce Hammock Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pierce Hammock Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pierce Hammock Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pierce Hammock Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
33.0% of students at Pierce Hammock Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (561) 633-4500
- Area population (ZIP 33470)
- 33,232
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33470; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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