- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loxahatchee, FL
Pierce Hammock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pierce Hammock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150004025
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierce Hammock Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Loxahatchee · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierce Hammock Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce Hammock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Loxahatchee, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Pierce Hammock Elementary School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 120150004025 · Loxahatchee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 19.7:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Pierce Hammock Elementary School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pierce Hammock 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 571
Pierce Hammock Elementary School
571 students
What this shows Pierce Hammock Elementary School reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierce Hammock Elementary School compares
Pierce Hammock Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Pierce Hammock 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 Pierce Hammock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierce Hammock 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 (~571 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pierce Hammock Elementary School
How many students attend Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loxahatchee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce Hammock Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
34.8% of students at Pierce Hammock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pierce Hammock Elementary School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Loxahatchee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Pierce Hammock Elementary School rank among schools in Loxahatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce Hammock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Loxahatchee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Loxahatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Pierce Hammock 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.