Enrollment
764
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Worth, FL
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008420Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 764
- students enrolled
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Worth, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Lake Worth, Florida, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Florida schools and 72% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 764 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 47/100).
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm compares
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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
4
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
White 4.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm.
$12,727
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~764 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm?
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm has 764 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Worth, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm is 30.6:1, which is 72% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm is African American at 69.5% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm?
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm rank among elementary schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lake Worth on the city page.
Is Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm a good school?
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm, 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.
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