Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence's student population of 125 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence is 0.56, 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
#3455 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence's ranking?
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence is ranked #3455 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence often compared to?
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Potentials Charter School, Seagull Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence?
125 students attend The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence?
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence offer ?
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence part of?
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence is part of Palm Beach School District.
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