- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boynton Beach, FL
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008241Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach shrank from 1,309 students in 2022-23 to 1,192 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 72.3 → 72.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 120150008241 · Boynton Beach, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,247 enr · 17.3:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach shrank from 1,309 students in 2022-23 to 1,192 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE held 72.3 → 72.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach 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 1,247
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach
1,247 students
What this shows Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach reports 1,247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach compares
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,247 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,247
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
White 16.4%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach 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 Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach'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 elementary 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 (~1,247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach
How many students attend Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach?
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach has 1,247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,309 (2022-23) → 1,192 (2023-24), down 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach?
58.7% of students at Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach?
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach rank among elementary schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach, 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.