- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belle Glade, FL
Belle Glade Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Glade Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003102
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Glade Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Belle Glade · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Glade Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Glade Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Belle Glade, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Belle Glade Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120150003102 · Belle Glade, FL Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.1:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Belle Glade Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Belle Glade 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 548
Belle Glade Elementary School
548 students
What this shows Belle Glade Elementary School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Glade Elementary School compares
Belle Glade 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Belle Glade Elementary 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 Belle Glade Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Glade 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Glade Elementary School
How many students attend Belle Glade Elementary School?
Belle Glade Elementary School has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belle Glade, FL. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Glade Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Glade Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Belle Glade Elementary School?
85.8% of students at Belle Glade Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Glade Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Glade Elementary School is African American at 69.3% of enrollment, in Belle Glade, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Glade Elementary School?
Belle Glade Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Belle Glade Elementary School rank among schools in Belle Glade?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Glade Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Belle Glade, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belle Glade on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Belle Glade 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.