- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jupiter, FL
Jerry Thomas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jerry Thomas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002232
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerry Thomas Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Jupiter · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerry Thomas Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Thomas Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Jupiter, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Jerry Thomas Elementary School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120150002232 · Jupiter, FL Other · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 14.3:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Jerry Thomas Elementary School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jerry Thomas 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 688
Jerry Thomas Elementary School
688 students
What this shows Jerry Thomas Elementary School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerry Thomas Elementary School compares
Jerry Thomas 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Jerry Thomas Elementary School is more 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 Jerry Thomas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerry Thomas 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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jerry Thomas Elementary School
How many students attend Jerry Thomas Elementary School?
Jerry Thomas Elementary School has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jupiter, FL. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerry Thomas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerry Thomas Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Jerry Thomas Elementary School?
39.8% of students at Jerry Thomas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerry Thomas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jerry Thomas Elementary School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Jupiter, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerry Thomas Elementary School?
Jerry Thomas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jerry Thomas Elementary School rank among schools in Jupiter?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Thomas Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Jupiter, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jupiter on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Jerry Thomas 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.