Panther Run Elementary School in Lake Worth, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Panther Run Elementary School is a suburban public school in Lake Worth, Florida that is part of Palm Beach County Public Schools. It serves 794 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.0:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

794 Students

66 Teachers

10775 Lake Worth Rd

Lake Worth, FL 33449 View local requests

http://pres.palmbeachschools.org

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Panther Run Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Mappala

Mrs. Small

Ms. Smith

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Panther Run Elementary School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Panther Run Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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