- 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 West Palm Beach
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008162Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120150008162 · West Palm Beach, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,014 enr · 16.9:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach 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 1,014
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach
1,014 students
What this shows Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach compares
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 5.4%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach'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 (~1,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach?
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach has 1,014 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach?
75.2% of students at Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach?
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 West Palm Beach rank among elementary schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach ranks #1 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 West Palm Beach, 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.