- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boca Raton, FL
Blue Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150010695
👥 S:T ratio 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Lake Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 13
- schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Lake Elementary ranks #12 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150010695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+143 students YoY
Blue Lake Elementary grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (+19.6%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+143 students YoY 120150010695 · Boca Raton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
912 enr · 19.4:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Blue Lake Elementary grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (+19.6%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Blue Lake Elementary 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 912
Blue Lake Elementary
912 students
What this shows Blue Lake Elementary reports 912 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Lake Elementary compares
Blue Lake Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Blue Lake Elementary is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Lake Elementary'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 (~912 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Lake Elementary
How many students attend Blue Lake Elementary?
Blue Lake Elementary has 912 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boca Raton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), up 143.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Lake Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Lake Elementary?
17.4% of students at Blue Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Lake Elementary is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Lake Elementary?
Blue Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Blue Lake Elementary rank among schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Lake Elementary ranks #12 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boca Raton on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Blue Lake Elementary, 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.