- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delray Beach, FL
S. D. Spady Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for S. D. Spady Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001529
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. D. Spady Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Delray Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
S. D. Spady Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. D. Spady Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Delray Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
S. D. Spady Elementary School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120150001529 · Delray Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 15.4:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
S. D. Spady Elementary School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
S. D. Spady Elementary School 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 494
S. D. Spady Elementary School
494 students
What this shows S. D. Spady Elementary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How S. D. Spady Elementary School compares
S. D. Spady Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.5%
White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, S. D. Spady Elementary School is more mixed than 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 S. D. Spady Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. D. Spady Elementary School'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 other 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about S. D. Spady Elementary School
How many students attend S. D. Spady Elementary School?
S. D. Spady Elementary School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delray Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. D. Spady Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at S. D. Spady Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% lower 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 S. D. Spady Elementary School?
54.1% of students at S. D. Spady Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S. D. Spady Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at S. D. Spady Elementary School is African American at 44.5% of enrollment, in Delray Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. D. Spady Elementary School?
S. D. Spady Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 S. D. Spady Elementary School rank among schools in Delray Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, S. D. Spady Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Delray Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Delray Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides S. D. Spady Elementary School, 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.