Enrollment
912
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blue Lake Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blue Lake Elementary
Blue Lake Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Boca Raton, Florida, enrolling 912 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 912 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 353 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #346, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
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 Blue Lake Elementary.
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 Blue Lake Elementary compares
Blue Lake Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Blue Lake Elementary.
$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 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
- 3,262
- 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 other 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 (~912 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Blue Lake Elementary a good school?
Blue Lake Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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