- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Palm Beach, FL
Indian Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002935
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Ridge School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 33
- schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Ridge School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Ridge School ranks #1 of 33 schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Indian Ridge School shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120150002935 · West Palm Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 2.6:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Indian Ridge School shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Indian Ridge 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 73
Indian Ridge School
73 students
What this shows Indian Ridge School reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Ridge School compares
Indian Ridge School is a shrinking 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 | 2.6:1 | ▼ 85% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.6:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
2.6:1
students per teacher
- 85% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
19
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.9%
White 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Indian Ridge 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 Indian Ridge 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 Ridge 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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Ridge School
How many students attend Indian Ridge School?
Indian Ridge School has 73 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Ridge School is 2.6:1, which is 85% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 83% 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 Ridge School?
75.8% of students at Indian Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Ridge School is African American at 58.9% 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 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Ridge School?
Indian Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Indian Ridge School rank among schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Ridge School ranks #1 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 Indian Ridge 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.