- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Labelle, FL
West Glades School
Federal NCES profile for West Glades School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120066004187
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Glades School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Labelle · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Glades School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Glades School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Labelle, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
West Glades School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120066004187 · Labelle, FL Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 15.1:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Moore Haven Middle High School. (498 students)
West Glades School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Glades School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Glades School
651 students
- Moore Haven Mi
Moore Haven Middle High School.
498 students
- Moore Haven El
Moore Haven Elementary School
344 students
- Pemayetv Emaha
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
299 students
- Glades Virtual 14
Glades Virtual Franchise
14 students
- Rcma-Booker T. 1
Rcma-Booker T. Washington
1 students
What this shows West Glades School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Glades School compares
West Glades 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 40.7%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, West Glades School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glades reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Glades School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Haven Middle High School. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Haven Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Glades Virtual Franchise | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Rcma-Booker T. Washington | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Glades School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Glades School
How many students attend West Glades School?
West Glades School has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Labelle, FL. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Glades School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Glades School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower 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 West Glades School?
29.6% of students at West Glades School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Glades School?
The largest demographic group at West Glades School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Labelle, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Glades School?
West Glades School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 West Glades School rank among schools in Labelle?
By Resource Investment Index, West Glades School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Labelle, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Labelle on the city page.
What other schools are in Glades?
Besides West Glades School, Glades also operates Moore Haven Middle High School. (498 students), Moore Haven Elementary School (344 students), and Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School (299 students). See the Glades district page for the complete list.