- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pahokee, FL
Glades Academy Inc
Federal NCES profile for Glades Academy Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150003769Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glades Academy Inc earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pahokee · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glades Academy Inc has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glades Academy Inc ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pahokee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Glades Academy Inc held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120150003769 · Pahokee, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
271 enr · 18.1:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Glades Academy Inc held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Glades Academy Inc 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 271
Glades Academy Inc
271 students
What this shows Glades Academy Inc reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glades Academy Inc compares
Glades Academy Inc held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 74% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 + 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 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
White 5.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Glades Academy Inc 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 Glades Academy Inc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glades Academy Inc'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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glades Academy Inc
How many students attend Glades Academy Inc?
Glades Academy Inc has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pahokee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glades Academy Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Glades Academy Inc is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glades Academy Inc?
90.3% of students at Glades Academy Inc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glades Academy Inc?
The largest demographic group at Glades Academy Inc is African American at 75.3% of enrollment, in Pahokee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glades Academy Inc?
Glades Academy Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Glades Academy Inc rank among public schools in Pahokee?
By Resource Investment Index, Glades Academy Inc ranks #2 of 4 public 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 Glades Academy 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.