Enrollment
728
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Charter School at Cypress compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Charter School at Cypress
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in West Palm Beach, Florida, enrolling 728 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 728 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,051 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #1,048, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 728 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Cypress.
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 Cypress compares
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Renaissance Charter School at Cypress.
$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 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
- 3,262
- 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 (~728 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Renaissance Charter School at Cypress a good school?
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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