Enrollment
459
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wellington, FL
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Wellington K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008747Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Wellington, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Wellington K-8
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Wellington, Florida, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Florida schools and 72% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.5% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 615 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #613, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (33%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Wellington K-8.
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 Wellington K-8 compares
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
White 32.7%
African American 26.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Somerset Academy Wellington K-8.
$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 Wellington K-8 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 | 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Wellington K-8'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 (~459 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Wellington K-8
How many students attend Somerset Academy Wellington K-8?
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wellington, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Wellington K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 is 30.6:1, which is 72% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Wellington K-8?
51.5% of students at Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Wellington K-8?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment, in Wellington, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Wellington K-8?
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Wellington K-8 rank among public schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Wellington, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wellington on the city page.
Is Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 a good school?
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Wellington K-8, 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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