- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenacres, FL
Greenacres Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenacres Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001512
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenacres Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Greenacres · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenacres Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenacres Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Greenacres, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Greenacres Elementary School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 120150001512 · Greenacres, FL Other · MID · TRAD
773 enr · 15.5:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Greenacres Elementary School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Greenacres Elementary School 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 773
Greenacres Elementary School
773 students
What this shows Greenacres Elementary School reports 773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenacres Elementary School compares
Greenacres Elementary School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.7%
African American 13.5%
White 6.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Greenacres Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenacres Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenacres Elementary School'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 other 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 (~773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenacres Elementary School
How many students attend Greenacres Elementary School?
Greenacres Elementary School has 773 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenacres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenacres Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenacres Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% lower 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 Greenacres Elementary School?
76.6% of students at Greenacres Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenacres Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenacres Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment, in Greenacres, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenacres Elementary School?
Greenacres Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Greenacres Elementary School rank among schools in Greenacres?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenacres Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Greenacres, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenacres on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Greenacres 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.