- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008413Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Palm Beach Gardens · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens shrank from 1,046 students in 2022-23 to 960 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 120150008413 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
963 enr · 19.3:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens shrank from 1,046 students in 2022-23 to 960 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens 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 963
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
963 students
What this shows Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens compares
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
White 26.8%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens 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- Palm Beach Gardens 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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- Palm Beach Gardens'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 (~963 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
How many students attend Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens has 963 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,046 (2022-23) → 960 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is 19.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
46.7% of students at Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens rank among public schools in Palm Beach Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palm Beach Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens, 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.