- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Springs, FL
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001559
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Palm Springs · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palm Springs, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary held near 1,265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 90.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 120150001559 · Palm Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,342 enr · 14.1:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary held near 1,265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 90.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane 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
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary
1,342 students
What this shows Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary reports 1,342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary compares
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,342
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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 1342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.5%
African American 11.9%
White 6.5%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary 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 Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane 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 (~1,342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary
How many students attend Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary?
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary has 1,342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,230 (2022-23) → 1,265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary?
79.5% of students at Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment, in Palm Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary?
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary rank among public schools in Palm Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palm Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane 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.