- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenacres, FL
Cholee Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cholee Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003902
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cholee Lake Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Greenacres · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cholee Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cholee Lake Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Greenacres, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Cholee Lake Elementary School held near 966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120150003902 · Greenacres, FL Other · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 17.1:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Cholee Lake Elementary School held near 966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cholee Lake 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 976
Cholee Lake Elementary School
976 students
What this shows Cholee Lake Elementary School reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cholee Lake Elementary School compares
Cholee Lake 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
African American 18.9%
White 7.4%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Cholee Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cholee Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cholee Lake 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 (~976 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cholee Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Cholee Lake Elementary School?
Cholee Lake Elementary School has 976 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenacres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 966 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cholee Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cholee Lake Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% higher 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 Cholee Lake Elementary School?
71.8% of students at Cholee Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cholee Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cholee Lake Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Greenacres, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cholee Lake Elementary School?
Cholee Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Cholee Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Greenacres?
By Resource Investment Index, Cholee Lake Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Greenacres, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenacres on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Cholee Lake 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.