- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 120150008420 · Lake Worth, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
764 enr · 30.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm 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 764
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm
764 students
What this shows Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm compares
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,122
- 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 elementary 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 (~764 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.