At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721
Royal Palm School: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
5.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 174
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3:1
What the reported data says about Royal Palm School
Royal Palm School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Lantana. It is one of 236 current school records connected to Palm Beach. NCES reports 286 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.9:1, below the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (42.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.8%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 97.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Royal Palm School
- 1How do the reported 5.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 97.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.7%
- Hispanic37.8%
- Black42.3%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Palm Beach
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Palm Beach School for Autism
Other · Grades PK–12
381 reported students
The Learning Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
161 reported students
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
103 reported students
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
Other · Grades KG–12
78 reported students
Indian Ridge School
Other · Grades KG–12
73 reported students
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
Other · Grades 04–12
51 reported students
Public schools near Royal Palm School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santaluces Community High High · Palm Beach | 09–12 | 2,452 | 0.2 mi |
| Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm Elementary · Charter · Palm Beach | KG–08 | 764 | 0.5 mi |
| Palm Beach School for Autism Other · Charter · Palm Beach | PK–12 | 381 | 4.8 mi |
| Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services Other · Palm Beach | PK–12 | 0 | 8.5 mi |
| Village Academy on the Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus Other · Palm Beach | PK–12 | 648 | 8.5 mi |
| Indian Ridge School Other · Palm Beach | KG–12 | 73 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Royal Palm School
What grades does Royal Palm School serve?
Royal Palm School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Palm Beach.
How many students attend Royal Palm School?
Royal Palm School reported 286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 174 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Royal Palm School?
The calculated ratio is 5.9:1, based on 286 students and 48.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Royal Palm School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Royal Palm School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palm Beach attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Royal Palm School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Royal Palm School in?
Royal Palm School is part of Palm Beach, based in West Palm Beach, FL, which operates 236 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Royal Palm School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Santaluces Community High (0.2 mi), Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm (0.5 mi), Palm Beach School for Autism (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.