- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lantana, FL
Starlight Cove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starlight Cove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003009
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starlight Cove Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Lantana · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Starlight Cove Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starlight Cove Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lantana, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Starlight Cove Elementary School grew from 737 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 120150003009 · Lantana, FL Other · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 16.5:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Starlight Cove Elementary School grew from 737 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Starlight Cove 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 792
Starlight Cove Elementary School
792 students
What this shows Starlight Cove Elementary School reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starlight Cove Elementary School compares
Starlight Cove Elementary School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
African American 24.0%
White 8.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Starlight Cove Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Starlight Cove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower 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 Starlight Cove 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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starlight Cove Elementary School
How many students attend Starlight Cove Elementary School?
Starlight Cove Elementary School has 792 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lantana, FL. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starlight Cove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starlight Cove Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Starlight Cove Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Starlight Cove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starlight Cove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starlight Cove Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Lantana, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starlight Cove Elementary School?
Starlight Cove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Starlight Cove Elementary School rank among schools in Lantana?
By Resource Investment Index, Starlight Cove Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lantana, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lantana on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Starlight Cove 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.