- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wellington, FL
Wellington Landings Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wellington Landings Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150002578
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellington Landings Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellington Landings Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Landings Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wellington, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wellington Landings Middle held near 1,221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120150002578 · Wellington, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,227 enr · 18.3:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Wellington Landings Middle held near 1,221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wellington Landings Middle 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 1,227
Wellington Landings Middle
1,227 students
What this shows Wellington Landings Middle reports 1,227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellington Landings Middle compares
Wellington Landings Middle 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,227 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,227
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Wellington Landings Middle 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 Wellington Landings Middle 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 Wellington Landings Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wellington Landings Middle
How many students attend Wellington Landings Middle?
Wellington Landings Middle has 1,227 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wellington, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,230 (2022-23) → 1,221 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington Landings Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington Landings Middle is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wellington Landings Middle?
28.0% of students at Wellington Landings Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington Landings Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wellington Landings Middle is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Wellington, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellington Landings Middle?
Wellington Landings Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wellington Landings Middle rank among middle schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Landings Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wellington, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Wellington Landings Middle, 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.