- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wellington, FL
Emerald Cove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Emerald Cove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150007400
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerald Cove Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerald Cove Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Cove Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wellington, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150007400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Emerald Cove Middle School held near 1,234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120150007400 · Wellington, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,221 enr · 17.4:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Emerald Cove Middle School held near 1,234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Emerald Cove Middle 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 1,221
Emerald Cove Middle School
1,221 students
What this shows Emerald Cove Middle School reports 1,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerald Cove Middle School compares
Emerald Cove Middle 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 29.0%
African American 27.7%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Emerald Cove Middle School is more 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 Emerald Cove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerald Cove Middle 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 middle 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 (~1,221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emerald Cove Middle School
How many students attend Emerald Cove Middle School?
Emerald Cove Middle School has 1,221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wellington, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,241 (2022-23) → 1,234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Cove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Cove Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Emerald Cove Middle School?
35.1% of students at Emerald Cove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerald Cove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Emerald Cove Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.3% of enrollment, in Wellington, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerald Cove Middle School?
Emerald Cove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Emerald Cove Middle School rank among middle schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Cove Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wellington, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Emerald Cove Middle 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.