- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 120150008747 · Wellington, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
459 enr · 30.6:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 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 459
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8
459 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 compares
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 3,122
- 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 (~459 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), up 78.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.