- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pahokee, FL
Everglades Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Everglades Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003909Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everglades Preparatory Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Pahokee · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Everglades Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everglades Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pahokee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Everglades Preparatory Academy shrank from 136 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120150003909 · Pahokee, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
116 enr · 16.6:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Everglades Preparatory Academy shrank from 136 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Everglades Preparatory Academy 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 116
Everglades Preparatory Academy
116 students
What this shows Everglades Preparatory Academy reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Everglades Preparatory Academy compares
Everglades Preparatory Academy 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 70% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Everglades Preparatory Academy is about as mixed as 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 Everglades Preparatory Academy 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 | Similar 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 Everglades Preparatory Academy'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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Everglades Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy?
Everglades Preparatory Academy has 116 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pahokee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everglades Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Everglades Preparatory Academy is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Preparatory Academy?
88.2% of students at Everglades Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everglades Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Everglades Preparatory Academy is African American at 61.2% of enrollment, in Pahokee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everglades Preparatory Academy?
Everglades Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Pahokee?
By Resource Investment Index, Everglades Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pahokee, 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 Everglades Preparatory Academy, 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.