- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jupiter, FL
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003643Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Jupiter · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 164
- students enrolled
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence ranks #3 of 6 schools in Jupiter, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence shrank from 148 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120150003643 · Jupiter, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
164 enr · 8.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence shrank from 148 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence 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 164
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence
164 students
What this shows The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence compares
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence is a shrinking 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 54% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 18.3%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence 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 The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence'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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence
How many students attend The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence?
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence has 164 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Jupiter, FL. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence is 8.2:1, which is 54% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Jupiter, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence?
The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence rank among schools in Jupiter?
By Resource Investment Index, The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence ranks #3 of 6 schools in Jupiter, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jupiter on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence, 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.