- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm City, FL
Palm City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palm City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129001285
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm City Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Palm City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm City Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm City Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Palm City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Palm City Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120129001285 · Palm City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 16.9:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Palm City Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin County
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- Hidden Oaks Mi
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- This school 575
Palm City Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Palm City Elementary School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm City Elementary School compares
Palm City Elementary School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$12,831
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 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Palm City Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palm City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm City Elementary School
How many students attend Palm City Elementary School?
Palm City Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm City Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 City Elementary School?
17.9% of students at Palm City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palm City Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Palm City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm City Elementary School?
Palm City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 City Elementary School rank among schools in Palm City?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm City Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Palm City, 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 Martin?
Besides Palm City Elementary School, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), South Fork High School (1,775 students), and Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.