- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001480
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Palm Beach Gardens · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 120150001480 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 19.2:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Beach Gardens 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 712
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
712 students
What this shows Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School compares
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.7%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Beach Gardens 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
How many students attend Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School?
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School?
47.9% of students at Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School is African American at 32.7% of enrollment, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School?
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School rank among schools in Palm Beach Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palm Beach Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Palm Beach Gardens 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.