- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riviera Beach, FL
Potentials Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Potentials Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003471Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potentials Charter School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Riviera Beach · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 49:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Potentials Charter School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potentials Charter School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Riviera Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Potentials Charter School shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120150003471 · Riviera Beach, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
49 enr · 49:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Potentials Charter School shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Potentials Charter 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 49
Potentials Charter School
49 students
What this shows Potentials Charter School reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potentials Charter School compares
Potentials Charter 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 | 49:1 | ▲ 175% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
49:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
49:1
students per teacher
- 175% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
White 30.6%
African American 28.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Potentials Charter School 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 Potentials Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potentials Charter 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 (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potentials Charter School
How many students attend Potentials Charter School?
Potentials Charter School has 49 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Riviera Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potentials Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potentials Charter School is 49:1, which is 175% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 212% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potentials Charter School?
48.1% of students at Potentials Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potentials Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Potentials Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment, in Riviera Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potentials Charter School?
Potentials Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Potentials Charter School rank among schools in Riviera Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Potentials Charter School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Riviera 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 Riviera Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Potentials Charter 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.