- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boca Raton, FL
Calusa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Calusa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002579
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calusa Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Calusa Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calusa Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Calusa Elementary School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120150002579 · Boca Raton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
858 enr · 15.6:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Calusa Elementary School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Calusa 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 858
Calusa Elementary School
858 students
What this shows Calusa Elementary School reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calusa Elementary School compares
Calusa 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 858 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Calusa 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 Calusa Elementary School 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calusa 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 (~858 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calusa Elementary School
How many students attend Calusa Elementary School?
Calusa Elementary School has 858 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boca Raton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calusa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calusa Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Calusa Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Calusa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calusa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Calusa Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calusa Elementary School?
Calusa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Calusa Elementary School rank among schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Calusa Elementary School ranks #5 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 Calusa 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.