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Lighthouse Elementary School

4750 Dakota Dr
Jupiter, FL 33458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lighthouse Elementary School serves 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lighthouse Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lighthouse Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 schools are Lighthouse Elementary School often compared to?
Lighthouse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jupiter Elementary School, Beacon Cove Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lighthouse Elementary School?
604 students attend Lighthouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lighthouse Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Elementary School offer ?
Lighthouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lighthouse Elementary School part of?
Lighthouse Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Lighthouse Elementary School located?
Lighthouse Elementary School is located in the Abacoa neighborhood of Jupiter, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Abacoa.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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