- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Slam Boca held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120150008650 · Boca Raton, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
979 enr · 22.3:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Slam Boca held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Slam Boca 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 979
Slam Boca
979 students
What this shows Slam Boca reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slam Boca compares
Slam Boca 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,122
- 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 (~979 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,010 (2022-23) → 1,037 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.