Enrollment
651
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Glades School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Glades School
West Glades School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Labelle, Florida, enrolling 651 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 651 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #232.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (41%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Glades also operates Moore Haven Middle High School. (498 students) and Moore Haven Elementary School (344 students) alongside West Glades School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Glades School compares
West Glades School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,670
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glades, which includes West Glades School.
$12,670
Per student
+13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 56.8%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Glades School a good school?
West Glades School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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