- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Palm Beach, FL
Hope-Centennial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hope-Centennial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150007679
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope-Centennial Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #19 of 33
- schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope-Centennial Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope-Centennial Elementary School ranks #19 of 33 schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150007679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Hope-Centennial Elementary School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120150007679 · West Palm Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 17.8:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Hope-Centennial Elementary School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hope-Centennial 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 802
Hope-Centennial Elementary School
802 students
What this shows Hope-Centennial Elementary School reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope-Centennial Elementary School compares
Hope-Centennial 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 15.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Hope-Centennial Elementary School is more 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 Hope-Centennial Elementary School 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 Hope-Centennial 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 (~802 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hope-Centennial Elementary School
How many students attend Hope-Centennial Elementary School?
Hope-Centennial Elementary School has 802 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope-Centennial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope-Centennial Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope-Centennial Elementary School?
79.9% of students at Hope-Centennial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope-Centennial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hope-Centennial Elementary School is African American at 52.5% 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 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope-Centennial Elementary School?
Hope-Centennial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Hope-Centennial Elementary School rank among schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope-Centennial Elementary School ranks #19 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.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Hope-Centennial 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.