- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Palm Beach, FL
Academy for Positive Learning
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Positive Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150004022Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Positive Learning earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 98:1
- large classes for Florida
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Positive Learning has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Positive Learning ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
98 on latest CCD 120150004022 · West Palm Beach, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
98 enr · 98:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Academy for Positive Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 98
Academy for Positive Learning
98 students
What this shows Academy for Positive Learning reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Positive Learning compares
Academy for Positive Learning vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 98:1 | ▲ 451% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
98:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
98:1
students per teacher
- 451% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Positive Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Positive Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Positive Learning
How many students attend Academy for Positive Learning?
Academy for Positive Learning has 98 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Positive Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Positive Learning is 98:1, which is 451% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 524% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Positive Learning?
72.4% of students at Academy for Positive Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Positive Learning?
Academy for Positive Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Positive Learning rank among elementary schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Positive Learning ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Academy for Positive Learning, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.