Enrollment
979
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boca Raton, FL
Slam Boca
Federal NCES profile for Slam Boca, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150008650Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slam Boca earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Slam Boca has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slam Boca ranks #13 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slam Boca compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slam Boca
Slam Boca is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Boca Raton, Florida, enrolling 979 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Florida schools and 25% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 979 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 659 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #650, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (26%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 653 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Slam Boca.
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 Slam Boca compares
Slam Boca on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.5%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 653 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 64.5%
White 25.5%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Slam Boca is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Slam Boca.
$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 Slam Boca Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slam Boca'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 (~979 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Slam Boca
How many students attend Slam Boca?
Slam Boca has 979 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boca Raton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slam Boca?
The student-teacher ratio at Slam Boca is 22.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slam Boca?
35.7% of students at Slam Boca are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slam Boca?
The largest demographic group at Slam Boca is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slam Boca?
Slam Boca has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Slam Boca rank among schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Slam Boca ranks #13 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 Slam Boca a good school?
Slam Boca earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Slam Boca, 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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