- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lantana, FL
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150004413Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Lantana · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lantana, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120150004413 · Lantana, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
579 enr · 21.4:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary 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 579
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary
579 students
What this shows Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary compares
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
63.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
African American 32.8%
White 14.0%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Maritime Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary
How many students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lantana, FL. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary?
81.9% of students at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Lantana, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Maritime Academy Elementary rank among public schools in Lantana?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lantana, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lantana on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary, 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.