- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pahokee, FL
Pahokee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pahokee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001538
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pahokee Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pahokee · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pahokee Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pahokee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pahokee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Pahokee Elementary School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120150001538 · Pahokee, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.9:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Pahokee Elementary School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pahokee 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 328
Pahokee Elementary School
328 students
What this shows Pahokee Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pahokee Elementary School compares
Pahokee Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Pahokee 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 Pahokee 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pahokee 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pahokee Elementary School
How many students attend Pahokee Elementary School?
Pahokee Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pahokee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahokee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahokee Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Pahokee Elementary School?
84.9% of students at Pahokee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pahokee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pahokee Elementary School is African American at 63.4% of enrollment, in Pahokee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pahokee Elementary School?
Pahokee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Pahokee Elementary School rank among schools in Pahokee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pahokee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pahokee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Pahokee 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.