- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riviera Beach, FL
Washington Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001485
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary Magnet School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Riviera Beach · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary Magnet School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary Magnet School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Riviera Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Washington Elementary Magnet School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120150001485 · Riviera Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 16.1:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Washington Elementary Magnet School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary Magnet 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 241
Washington Elementary Magnet School
241 students
What this shows Washington Elementary Magnet School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary Magnet School compares
Washington Elementary Magnet 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 3.7%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Washington Elementary Magnet School 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 Washington Elementary Magnet 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary Magnet 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Washington Elementary Magnet School?
Washington Elementary Magnet School has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riviera Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary Magnet School is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Washington Elementary Magnet School?
84.2% of students at Washington Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary Magnet School is African American at 84.2% of enrollment, in Riviera Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary Magnet School?
Washington Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Washington Elementary Magnet School rank among schools in Riviera Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary Magnet School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Riviera 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 Riviera Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Washington Elementary Magnet 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.