Enrollment
391
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boca Raton, FL
Somerset Academy Boca East
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Boca East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008220Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Boca East earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Boca East has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Boca East ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Boca East compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Boca East
Somerset Academy Boca East is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Boca Raton, Florida, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 391 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Somerset Academy Boca East.
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 Somerset Academy Boca East compares
Somerset Academy Boca East on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Somerset Academy Boca East is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Somerset Academy Boca East.
$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 Somerset Academy Boca East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Boca East'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 elementary 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 (~391 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Boca East
How many students attend Somerset Academy Boca East?
Somerset Academy Boca East has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boca Raton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Boca East?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Boca East is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Boca East?
20.1% of students at Somerset Academy Boca East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Boca East?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Boca East is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Boca East?
Somerset Academy Boca East has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Academy Boca East rank among elementary schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Boca East ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Boca Raton on the city page.
Is Somerset Academy Boca East a good school?
Somerset Academy Boca East earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Somerset Academy Boca East, 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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