- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Worth, FL
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150003907Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Worth, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 120150003907 · Lake Worth, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
515 enr · 25.8:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter 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 515
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School
515 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School compares
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.9%
African American 40.0%
White 6.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Jfk Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Jfk Charter 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 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School
How many students attend Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School?
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Worth, FL. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School is 25.8:1, which is 45% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School?
75.3% of students at Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School?
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Jfk Charter School rank among elementary schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Worth, 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 Lake Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Somerset Academy Jfk Charter 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.