- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boynton Beach, FL
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001523
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120150001523 · Boynton Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.9:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet 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 430
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School
430 students
What this shows Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School compares
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Florida - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
White 7.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is less 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 Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School 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 Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School?
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School?
67.3% of students at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is African American at 76.7% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School?
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School rank among schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Boynton 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 Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet 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.