Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School 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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#2333 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
38%
Black
86%
21%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School's ranking?
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School is ranked #2333 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School often compared to?
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Beach Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School?
496 students attend U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School?
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School offer ?
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School part of?
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School located?
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School is located in the Progressive Northwest neighborhood of West Palm Beach, FL.
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