FloridaSchoolsPALM BEACH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM

PALM BEACH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM

PublicSpecial educationCharter
LAKE WORTH FL, Florida · PALM BEACH
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students381
Student:Teacher7.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch37%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
381
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
37%-12.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
Other
Level

Overview

PALM BEACH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM is a public other in LAKE WORTH FL, Florida. The school enrolls 381 students. It is part of the PALM BEACH district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeSpecial education
LevelOther
DistrictPALM BEACH
County12099
CityLAKE WORTH FL
ZIP33467
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120150004127

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment381
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino31.3%
Black / African American3.2%
Asian14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native47.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.8%
Hispanic
31.3%
Black
3.2%
Asian
14.0%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %37%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)