Enrollment
303
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc
Federal NCES profile for Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008014Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Palm Beach Gardens · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 303
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+16% vs state
What stands out at Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, enrolling 303 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 303 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc compares
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
White 21.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc.
$12,727
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc
How many students attend Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc?
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc?
60.2% of students at Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc?
The largest demographic group at Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc is African American at 44.9% 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 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc?
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc rank among public schools in Palm Beach Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc ranks #4 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.
Is Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc a good school?
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc, 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.
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