- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jupiter, FL
Lighthouse Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002692
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Jupiter · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Jupiter, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lighthouse Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120150002692 · Jupiter, FL Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 14.6:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Lighthouse Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lighthouse 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 569
Lighthouse Elementary School
569 students
What this shows Lighthouse Elementary School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lighthouse Elementary School compares
Lighthouse 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in Florida - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Elementary School
How many students attend Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jupiter, FL. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% 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 Lighthouse Elementary School?
17.6% of students at Lighthouse Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Jupiter, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lighthouse Elementary School rank among schools in Jupiter?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Elementary School ranks #1 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 Lighthouse 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.