- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boynton Beach, FL
Forest Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001526
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Forest Park Elementary School grew from 571 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 120150001526 · Boynton Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 15:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Forest Park Elementary School grew from 571 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Forest Park Elementary 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 613
Forest Park Elementary School
613 students
What this shows Forest Park Elementary School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Park Elementary School compares
Forest Park Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 56% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
White 5.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Forest Park Elementary School is less 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 Forest Park Elementary School 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 Forest Park Elementary 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 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Park Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Forest Park Elementary School?
81.3% of students at Forest Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park Elementary School is African American at 75.5% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary 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 Forest Park Elementary School rank among schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Boynton 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 Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Forest Park Elementary 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.