Enrollment
956
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Palm Beach, FL
Golden Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003224
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Grove Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #27 of 33
- schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Grove Elementary School ranks #27 of 33 schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Grove Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Grove Elementary School
Golden Grove Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Palm Beach, Florida, enrolling 956 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 956 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 760 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #739, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 956 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Golden Grove Elementary School.
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 Golden Grove Elementary School compares
Golden Grove Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 956 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Golden Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Golden Grove Elementary School.
$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 Golden Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Grove Elementary School'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 other 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.
Similar enrollment (~956 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Golden Grove Elementary School?
Golden Grove Elementary School has 956 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Grove Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Grove Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Golden Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Grove Elementary School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Grove Elementary School?
Golden Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golden Grove Elementary School rank among schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Grove Elementary School ranks #27 of 33 schools in West Palm 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 West Palm Beach on the city page.
Is Golden Grove Elementary School a good school?
Golden Grove Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. 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 Golden Grove 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.
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