- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Palm Beach, FL
Everglades Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Everglades Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150007925
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everglades Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #12 of 33
- schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Everglades Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everglades Elementary ranks #12 of 33 schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150007925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Everglades Elementary held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120150007925 · West Palm Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 15.7:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Everglades Elementary held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Everglades 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 818
Everglades Elementary
818 students
What this shows Everglades Elementary reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Everglades Elementary compares
Everglades 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Florida - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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 818 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 26.0%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Everglades Elementary 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 Everglades Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Everglades 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 (~818 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Everglades Elementary
How many students attend Everglades Elementary?
Everglades Elementary has 818 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 888 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everglades Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Everglades Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 0% 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 Everglades Elementary?
32.8% of students at Everglades Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everglades Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Everglades Elementary is White at 32.8% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, 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 Everglades Elementary?
Everglades Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Everglades Elementary rank among schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Everglades Elementary ranks #12 of 33 schools in West Palm 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 West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Everglades 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.