At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 512
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Lake Worth. It is one of 236 current school records connected to Palm Beach. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (49.9%) and Black (40%). English learners represent 21.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 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
- 21.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.4%
- 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
- White6%
- Hispanic49.9%
- Black40%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.7%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Lantana Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Westward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
Palmetto Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
West Riviera Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
South Olive Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
504 reported students
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Public schools near Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Elementary School Elementary · Palm Beach | PK–05 | 1,069 | 1.6 mi |
| Diamond View Elementary School Elementary · Palm Beach | PK–05 | 800 | 1.7 mi |
| Heritage Elementary School Elementary · Palm Beach | KG–05 | 817 | 1.7 mi |
| Starlight Cove Elementary School Elementary · Palm Beach | PK–05 | 792 | 1.7 mi |
| Barton Elementary School Elementary · Palm Beach | PK–05 | 1,185 | 2 mi |
| Highland Elementary School Elementary · Palm Beach | PK–05 | 976 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus
What grades does Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus serve?
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Palm Beach.
How many students attend Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 512 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 515 students and 27.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.4% 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 Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus in?
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus 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 Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palm Springs Elementary School (1.6 mi), Diamond View Elementary School (1.7 mi), Heritage Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.