- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delray Beach, FL
Plumosa School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Plumosa School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001528
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plumosa School of the Arts earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Delray Beach · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Plumosa School of the Arts has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plumosa School of the Arts ranks #7 of 7 schools in Delray Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Plumosa School of the Arts grew from 779 students in 2022-23 to 824 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 120150001528 · Delray Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 15.6:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Plumosa School of the Arts grew from 779 students in 2022-23 to 824 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plumosa School of the Arts 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 826
Plumosa School of the Arts
826 students
What this shows Plumosa School of the Arts reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plumosa School of the Arts compares
Plumosa School of the Arts 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 826 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 13.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Plumosa School of the Arts 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 Plumosa School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plumosa School of the Arts'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 (~826 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plumosa School of the Arts
How many students attend Plumosa School of the Arts?
Plumosa School of the Arts has 826 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delray Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plumosa School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Plumosa School of the Arts is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Plumosa School of the Arts?
66.9% of students at Plumosa School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plumosa School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Plumosa School of the Arts is African American at 62.3% of enrollment, in Delray Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plumosa School of the Arts?
Plumosa School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Plumosa School of the Arts rank among schools in Delray Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Plumosa School of the Arts ranks #7 of 7 schools in Delray Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Delray Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Plumosa School of the Arts, 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.