- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Somerset Academy Boca East grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120150008220 · Boca Raton, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
391 enr · 19.6:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Somerset Academy Boca East grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Boca East 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 391
Somerset Academy Boca East
391 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Boca East reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Boca East compares
Somerset Academy Boca East is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,122
- 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 elementary 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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), up 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.