- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Worth, FL
Indian Pines Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Pines Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002628
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Pines Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Pines Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Pines Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Lake Worth, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Indian Pines Elementary School grew from 529 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 120150002628 · Lake Worth, FL Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 13.8:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Indian Pines Elementary School grew from 529 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Indian Pines 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 566
Indian Pines Elementary School
566 students
What this shows Indian Pines Elementary School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Pines Elementary School compares
Indian Pines Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
White 3.2%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Indian Pines Elementary School 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 Indian Pines 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 Indian Pines 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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Pines Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Pines Elementary School?
Indian Pines Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Worth, FL. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Pines Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Pines Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Indian Pines Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Indian Pines Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Pines Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Pines Elementary School is African American at 73.1% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Pines Elementary School?
Indian Pines Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Indian Pines Elementary School rank among schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Pines Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Lake Worth, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Indian Pines 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.