Enrollment
985
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Palm Beach, FL
Renaissance Charter School at Summit
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School at Summit, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008233Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School at Summit earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 985
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Summit ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+40% vs state
What stands out at Renaissance Charter School at Summit
Renaissance Charter School at Summit is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in West Palm Beach, Florida, enrolling 985 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 985 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
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 595 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #593, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 985 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% 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 Summit.
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 Summit compares
Renaissance Charter School at Summit on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$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 985 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
African American 23.2%
White 7.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Renaissance Charter School at Summit is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Renaissance Charter School at Summit.
$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 Summit Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School at Summit'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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at Summit
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Summit?
Renaissance Charter School at Summit has 985 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Charter School at Summit?
72.8% of students at Renaissance Charter School at Summit 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 Summit?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School at Summit is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter School at Summit?
Renaissance Charter School at Summit has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 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 Summit rank among elementary schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Summit ranks #6 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 Summit a good school?
Renaissance Charter School at Summit earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Summit, 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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