Enrollment
30
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120150005793
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility — West Palm Beach, FL
Federal NCES profile for Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility reports 30 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 64% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 89% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Palm Beach spends $14,596 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.0% from local sources (property taxes), 21.7% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 64% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
— 64% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,596
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 30 Top 5% in Florida — larger than 95% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 30:1 +64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 120150005793
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility.
$14,596
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
Similar other schools in West Palm Beach
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Berkshire Elementary School
Standard public school
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Golden Grove Elementary School
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956 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
953 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Everglades Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pine Jog Elementary School
Standard public school
817 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Meadow Park Elementary School
Standard public school
813 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility
How many students attend Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility?
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility has 30 students enrolled. It is a other school in WEST PALM BEACH, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility is 30:1, which is 64% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility?
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.