- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boca Raton, FL
Verde K-8
Federal NCES profile for Verde K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150002386
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verde K-8 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Verde K-8 has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verde K-8 ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Verde K-8 held near 1,348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.4 → 81.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 120150002386 · Boca Raton, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,360 enr · 17.9:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Verde K-8 held near 1,348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.4 → 81.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Verde 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
Verde K-8
1,360 students
What this shows Verde K-8 reports 1,360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verde K-8 compares
Verde K-8 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,360
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
African American 6.2%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Verde K-8 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 Verde K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verde 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 (~1,360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Verde K-8
How many students attend Verde K-8?
Verde K-8 has 1,360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boca Raton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,296 (2022-23) → 1,348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verde K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Verde K-8 is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verde K-8?
27.5% of students at Verde K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verde K-8?
The largest demographic group at Verde K-8 is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verde K-8?
Verde K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Verde K-8 rank among elementary schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Verde K-8 ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Boca Raton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Boca Raton on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Verde 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.