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West Gate Elementary School

1545 LOXAHATCHEE DR, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409

Ranked 1772 of 2461 in Florida

Top schools in West Palm Beach
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West Gate Elementary School

1545 LOXAHATCHEE DR, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409

About West Gate Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 38% in Reading.
54
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
731
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.24%
Asian 0.14%
Hispanic 84.27%
Black 10.67%
Two+ Races 0.41%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
4.24%
Asian
0.14%
Hispanic
84.27%
Black
10.67%
Two+ Races
0.41%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 731
49.93%
365 Female
50.07%
366 Male

Student Population

731 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1462 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Gate Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1545 LOXAHATCHEE DR, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409

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Phone

(561) 684-7100

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Gate Elementary School celebrates their Global Citizens curriculum, an effort focusing on cultural understanding and local historical education. There will be family nights (Spring into Learning), during May 2026, that will feature student-led projects about science and social studies. The school is a center of culture in West Palm Beach as they provide students with a technology-rich environment to help them confidently accomplish their academic visions while creating a sense of community pride.

FAQ

Q1. What arts programs are available at Westward Elementary School?

Ans. Westward Elementary School offers music, art, and theater activities for students.

Q2. Does Westward Elementary School provide technology integration?

Ans. Yes, classrooms are equipped with smart boards and student laptops.

Q3. Are there family engagement events at Westward Elementary School?

Ans. The school hosts literacy nights, cultural fairs, and parent workshops.

Q4. Does Westward Elementary School have a gifted program?

Ans. Gifted education services are available for qualifying students.

Q5. How does Westward Elementary School support student wellness?

Ans. The school provides counseling services and health education programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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