- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Palm Beach, FL
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001495
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #28 of 33
- schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary ranks #28 of 33 schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 120150001495 · West Palm Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 16:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary 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 496
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary
496 students
What this shows U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary compares
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
White 4.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary is less 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 U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary 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 U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary'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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary
How many students attend U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary?
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary?
78.5% of students at U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary is African American at 85.5% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary?
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary rank among schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary ranks #28 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 U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary, 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.