- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Palm Beach, FL
Somerset Academy Lakes
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Lakes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008535Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Lakes earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Lakes has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Lakes ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Somerset Academy Lakes held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120150008535 · West Palm Beach, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
400 enr · 16:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Somerset Academy Lakes held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Lakes 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 400
Somerset Academy Lakes
400 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Lakes reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Lakes compares
Somerset Academy Lakes 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 10.5%
African American 9.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Somerset Academy Lakes is less 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 Lakes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Lakes'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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Lakes
How many students attend Somerset Academy Lakes?
Somerset Academy Lakes has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Lakes?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Lakes is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Lakes?
73.6% of students at Somerset Academy Lakes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Lakes?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Lakes is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Lakes?
Somerset Academy Lakes has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lakes rank among elementary schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Lakes ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Somerset Academy Lakes, 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.