How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Okeechobee | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Okeechobee, Florida | West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 6,398 | 188,843 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 230 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 17.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Okeechobee | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,838 | $12,727 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.9% | 15.3% |
| State Revenue | 45.0% | 21.7% |
| Local Revenue | 31.1% | 63.0% |
Okeechobee
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Palm Beach
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Okeechobee | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5% | 24.2% |
| African American | 5.2% | 33.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.8% | 36.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.2% | 54.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Okeechobee | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 356 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 30 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 452.2:1 | 487.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.6% | 27.1% |
School Types
Okeechobee
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Palm Beach
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 48
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.