- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Palm Beach, FL
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School at Cypress, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008367Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Cypress ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120150008367 · West Palm Beach, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
728 enr · 21.4:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress 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 728
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress
728 students
What this shows Renaissance Charter School at Cypress reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Charter School at Cypress compares
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.2%
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 728 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
White 12.2%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is about as mixed as 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 Renaissance Charter School at Cypress Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School at Cypress'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 (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at Cypress
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Cypress?
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress?
65.5% of students at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Charter School at Cypress?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter School at Cypress?
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Renaissance Charter School at Cypress rank among elementary schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Cypress ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Renaissance Charter School at Cypress, 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.