- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riviera Beach, FL
West Riviera Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Riviera Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150001551
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Riviera Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Riviera Beach · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Riviera Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Riviera Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Riviera Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
West Riviera Elementary School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 120150001551 · Riviera Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 18.7:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
West Riviera Elementary School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Riviera Elementary 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 524
West Riviera Elementary School
524 students
What this shows West Riviera Elementary School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Riviera Elementary School compares
West Riviera Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.1%
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.4%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, West Riviera Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 West Riviera Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Riviera Elementary 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Riviera Elementary School
How many students attend West Riviera Elementary School?
West Riviera Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riviera Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Riviera Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Riviera Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Riviera Elementary School?
82.8% of students at West Riviera Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Riviera Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Riviera Elementary School is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Riviera Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Riviera Elementary School?
West Riviera Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 West Riviera Elementary School rank among schools in Riviera Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, West Riviera Elementary School ranks #4 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 West Riviera Elementary 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.