- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Worth, FL
Panther Run Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Panther Run Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002875
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panther Run Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Panther Run Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Run Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Lake Worth, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Panther Run Elementary School shrank from 787 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 120150002875 · Lake Worth, FL Other · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 15.3:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Panther Run Elementary School shrank from 787 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Panther Run 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 794
Panther Run Elementary School
794 students
What this shows Panther Run Elementary School reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panther Run Elementary School compares
Panther Run Elementary School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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 794 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 12.1%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Panther Run 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 Panther Run Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar 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 Panther Run 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 (~794 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Panther Run Elementary School
How many students attend Panther Run Elementary School?
Panther Run Elementary School has 794 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Worth, FL. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Run Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Run Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Panther Run Elementary School?
19.3% of students at Panther Run Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panther Run Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Panther Run Elementary School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panther Run Elementary School?
Panther Run Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Panther Run Elementary School rank among schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Run Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Lake Worth, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Panther Run 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.