- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
Federal NCES profile for Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150007579
👥 S:T ratio 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Palm Beach Gardens · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program ranks #1 of 6 schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150007579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-34.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 120150007579 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 1.2:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-34.1%). Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program 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 103
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
103 students
What this shows Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program compares
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program 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 | 1.2:1 | ▼ 93% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 82% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
1.2:1
students per teacher
- 93% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 28.2%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Virtual Instruction Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program'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 (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
How many students attend Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program?
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program has 103 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program is 1.2:1, which is 93% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 92% 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 Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program?
9.4% of students at Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program?
The largest demographic group at Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program is Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% 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 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program?
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program rank among schools in Palm Beach Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program ranks #1 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 Virtual Instruction Program, 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.