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ROYAL PALM SCHOOL

6650 LAWRENCE RD, LANTANA, FL 33462PALM BEACH →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
290
Students
Total enrolled
$14,464
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
6.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 61% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
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Small public school
Serves 290 students in grades PK–12 in LANTANA, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,464 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROYAL PALM SCHOOL is a mid-sized other in LANTANA, Florida, serving grades PK–12 with 290 students. The district invests $14,464 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at ROYAL PALM SCHOOL

290
Total Students
6.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution206 male · 84 female
71%
29%
Male 71%Female 29%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 165 students
Student Composition
19%
33%
42%
Asian2%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black42%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120150002625

Academic Outcomes at ROYAL PALM SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33462

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,464Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,464
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,364
Student Support$2,748
Administration$1,736
Operations$2,170
Other$1,446
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,464 spent per student, an estimated $6,408 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
63%
State government
21.7%
Local (property tax)
63.0%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 6.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FRANKLIN ACADEMY - BOYNTON BEACHVERDE K-8
↓
Middle
WOODLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOLPALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLEAGLES LANDING MIDDLE SCHOOLL C SWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOLPARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLJUPITER HIGH SCHOOLPALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
+17 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyPalm Beach County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPALM BEACH →
Phone: (561)357-1900
NCES ID: 120150002625
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LANTANA seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL
3,549 students · 09–12
● 42 opp67% FRL
High
PARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
3,191 students · 09–12
● 48 opp28% FRL
High
JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL
3,087 students · 09–12
● 45 opp28% FRL
High
PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
2,980 students · 09–12
● 49 opp40% FRL
High
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
2,973 students · 09–12
● 49 opp31% FRL
High
PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
2,688 students · 09–12
● 36 opp70% FRL
High
WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
2,688 students · 09–12
● 45 opp29% FRL
High
LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL
2,683 students · 09–12
● 40 opp71% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6650 LAWRENCE RD, LANTANA, FL 33462
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.