Enrollment
229
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ben Gamla-Palm Beach compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ben Gamla-Palm Beach
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Boynton Beach, Florida, enrolling 229 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Ben Gamla-Palm Beach.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ben Gamla-Palm Beach compares
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Ben Gamla-Palm Beach.
$12,727
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ben Gamla-Palm Beach a good school?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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