Enrollment
891
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boca Raton, FL
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sandpiper Shores Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002694
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandpiper Shores Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandpiper Shores Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boca Raton, Florida, enrolling 891 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 891 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 639 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #512, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Sandpiper Shores Elementary School.
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 Sandpiper Shores Elementary School compares
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 7.9%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Sandpiper Shores Elementary School.
$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 Sandpiper Shores 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandpiper Shores Elementary School'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 other 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 (~891 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
How many students attend Sandpiper Shores Elementary School?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School has 891 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boca Raton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandpiper Shores Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Sandpiper Shores Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Sandpiper Shores Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandpiper Shores Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandpiper Shores Elementary School?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Sandpiper Shores Elementary School rank among schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandpiper Shores Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boca Raton on the city page.
Is Sandpiper Shores Elementary School a good school?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Sandpiper Shores 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.
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