- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riviera Beach, FL
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150004410
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Riviera Beach · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Riviera Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120150004410 · Riviera Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 15.6:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune 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 529
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary
529 students
What this shows Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary compares
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 87.4% | ▲ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
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
60.7%
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 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary 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 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riviera Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary 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 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary?
87.4% of students at Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary is African American at 86.8% of enrollment, in Riviera Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary rank among schools in Riviera Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Riviera Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riviera Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune 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.