- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jupiter, FL
Beacon Cove Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Cove Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150003756
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Cove Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Jupiter · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Cove Intermediate School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Cove Intermediate School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Jupiter, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Beacon Cove Intermediate School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120150003756 · Jupiter, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 16.8:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Beacon Cove Intermediate School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Beacon Cove Intermediate 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 603
Beacon Cove Intermediate School
603 students
What this shows Beacon Cove Intermediate School reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Cove Intermediate School compares
Beacon Cove Intermediate 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Beacon Cove Intermediate School is less 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 Beacon Cove Intermediate 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon Cove Intermediate 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 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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Cove Intermediate School
How many students attend Beacon Cove Intermediate School?
Beacon Cove Intermediate School has 603 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jupiter, FL. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Cove Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Cove Intermediate School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher 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 Beacon Cove Intermediate School?
18.7% of students at Beacon Cove Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Cove Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Cove Intermediate School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Jupiter, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Cove Intermediate School?
Beacon Cove Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Beacon Cove Intermediate School rank among public schools in Jupiter?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Cove Intermediate School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Jupiter, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jupiter on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Beacon Cove Intermediate 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.