- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boynton Beach, FL
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach
Federal NCES profile for Ben Gamla-Palm Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008019Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Gamla-Palm Beach ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120150008019 · Boynton Beach, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
229 enr · 15.3:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach 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 229
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach
229 students
What this shows Ben Gamla-Palm Beach reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Gamla-Palm Beach compares
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Ben Gamla-Palm Beach 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 Ben Gamla-Palm Beach 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Gamla-Palm Beach'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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Gamla-Palm Beach
How many students attend Ben Gamla-Palm Beach?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla-Palm Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Ben Gamla-Palm Beach?
34.3% of students at Ben Gamla-Palm Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Gamla-Palm Beach?
The largest demographic group at Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Gamla-Palm Beach?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Ben Gamla-Palm Beach rank among elementary schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Gamla-Palm Beach ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Boynton 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 Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Ben Gamla-Palm Beach, 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.