How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bessey Creek Elementary School | Palm City Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palm City, FL | Palm City, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 594 | 575 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.5% | 15.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bessey Creek Elementary School | Palm City Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.6% | 81.7% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bessey Creek Elementary School | Palm City Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 537:1 | 529:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.7% | 13.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.