- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Palm Beach, FL
South Olive Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Olive Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001506
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Olive Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 33
- schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Olive Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Olive Elementary School ranks #10 of 33 schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
South Olive Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120150001506 · West Palm Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 15.8:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
South Olive Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Olive Elementary 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 504
South Olive Elementary School
504 students
What this shows South Olive Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Olive Elementary School compares
South Olive Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 34.3%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, South Olive Elementary School 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 South Olive Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Olive Elementary 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 other 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Olive Elementary School
How many students attend South Olive Elementary School?
South Olive Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Olive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Olive Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 South Olive Elementary School?
54.8% of students at South Olive Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Olive Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Olive Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Olive Elementary School?
South Olive Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Olive Elementary School rank among schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, South Olive Elementary School ranks #10 of 33 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 schools in West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides South Olive Elementary 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.