- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenacres, FL
Okeeheelee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Okeeheelee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150003101
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okeeheelee Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Greenacres · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Okeeheelee Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okeeheelee Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Greenacres, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Okeeheelee Middle School held near 1,426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 120150003101 · Greenacres, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,401 enr · 18.7:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Okeeheelee Middle School held near 1,426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Okeeheelee Middle 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
Okeeheelee Middle School
1,401 students
What this shows Okeeheelee Middle School reports 1,401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okeeheelee Middle School compares
Okeeheelee Middle 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,401
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
African American 14.8%
White 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Okeeheelee Middle 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 Okeeheelee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okeeheelee Middle 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 middle 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 (~1,401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Okeeheelee Middle School
How many students attend Okeeheelee Middle School?
Okeeheelee Middle School has 1,401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenacres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,377 (2022-23) → 1,426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okeeheelee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okeeheelee Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okeeheelee Middle School?
67.4% of students at Okeeheelee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okeeheelee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Okeeheelee Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Greenacres, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okeeheelee Middle School?
Okeeheelee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Okeeheelee Middle School rank among middle schools in Greenacres?
By Resource Investment Index, Okeeheelee Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Greenacres, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greenacres on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Okeeheelee Middle 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.