- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Palm Beach, FL
Seminole Trails Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seminole Trails Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002690
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole Trails Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 33
- schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole Trails Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Trails Elementary School ranks #13 of 33 schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Seminole Trails Elementary School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120150002690 · West Palm Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 13.7:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Seminole Trails Elementary School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seminole Trails 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 683
Seminole Trails Elementary School
683 students
What this shows Seminole Trails Elementary School reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole Trails Elementary School compares
Seminole Trails Elementary School 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
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
29.4%
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
$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 683 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Asian 5.1%
White 5.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Seminole Trails Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Seminole Trails Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole Trails 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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seminole Trails Elementary School
How many students attend Seminole Trails Elementary School?
Seminole Trails Elementary School has 683 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Trails Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Trails 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 Seminole Trails Elementary School?
71.5% of students at Seminole Trails Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole Trails Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seminole Trails Elementary School is African American at 64.4% 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 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole Trails Elementary School?
Seminole Trails Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Seminole Trails Elementary School rank among schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Trails Elementary School ranks #13 of 33 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 schools in West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Seminole Trails 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.