- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delray Beach, FL
Banyan Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Banyan Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002629
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banyan Creek Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Delray Beach · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Banyan Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banyan Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Delray Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Banyan Creek Elementary School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120150002629 · Delray Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
875 enr · 15.6:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Banyan Creek Elementary School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Banyan Creek Elementary School 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 875
Banyan Creek Elementary School
875 students
What this shows Banyan Creek Elementary School reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banyan Creek Elementary School compares
Banyan Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 875 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.3%
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Banyan Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banyan Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banyan Creek Elementary School'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 other 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 (~875 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banyan Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Banyan Creek Elementary School?
Banyan Creek Elementary School has 875 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delray Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banyan Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banyan Creek Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banyan Creek Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Banyan Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banyan Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Banyan Creek Elementary School is African American at 41.3% of enrollment, in Delray Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banyan Creek Elementary School?
Banyan Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banyan Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Delray Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Banyan Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Delray Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Delray Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Banyan Creek Elementary School, 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.