Enrollment
49
Combined
DISTRICT 169 · STATE 353
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PALM BEACH·NCES 120150003471
BODWELL ACADEMY
1201 AUSTRALIAN AVE, RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404 · (561) 842-3213 · Palm Beach County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL49 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.6:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
26 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 4 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 9 | 8 | 16% |
| Grade 10 | 4 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 12 | 16 | 33% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
49
+18 (+58%) vs 2020
+96% since 2000-01, when it was 25
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 15.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 49 | 5 | 9.8:1 | 53% (26) |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 1 | 25.0:1 | 48% (12) |
| 2022-23 | 27 | 1.3 | 21.6:1 | 48% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 31 | 2 | 15.5:1 | 61% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 29 | 1 | 29.0:1 | 66% (19) |
| 2015-16 | 26 | 5 | 5.2:1 | 73% (19) |
| 2010-11 | 24 | 1 | 24.0:1 | 75% (18) |
| 2000-01 | 25 | N/A | N/A | 40% (10) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BODWELL ACADEMY.
About BODWELL ACADEMY
In RIVIERA BEACH, Florida, BODWELL ACADEMY is a very small school serving multiple grade levels. Its grade span covers pre-K through 12, with 49 students on the rolls. That compares with an average of about 353 students for combined schools in Florida.
In PALM BEACH, 233 schools enroll a combined 191,505 students.
The student body at BODWELL ACADEMY has no majority group. Hispanic students lead at 33%. Enrollment also includes 31% White, 29% Black, and 8% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 8 points above the 24% share among Palm Beach County residents.
BODWELL ACADEMY has 5 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. The school's 9.8:1 compares with an average of 17.7:1 for combined schools in Florida. The school has 53% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 45% average for public schools in Palm Beach County.
Looking at the county, Palm Beach County, the median household earns about $83,581 a year, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of people live in poverty. Palm Beach County has 245 public schools with about 192,831 students, including BODWELL ACADEMY.
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
BODWELL ACADEMY falls in the Suburb: Large locale category, used for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. NCES lists BODWELL ACADEMY as a charter school.
Enrollment was 31 in 2020-21 and 49 in 2024-25. Large swings like this can come from changes to the grades a school serves. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 15.5:1 to 9.8:1.
The discussion board for BODWELL ACADEMY is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Palm Beach County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,533,806
Census ACS
Median income
$83,581
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
245
192,831 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PALM BEACH
- JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,262 students
- JUPITER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,122 students
- PARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,881 students
- BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,819 students
- PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,809 students
- PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,760 students
Other schools in RIVIERA BEACH
- SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,522 students
- JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 821 students
- INLET GROVE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 714 students
- DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARYElementary · 529 students
- WEST RIVIERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 524 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 397 students
Nearby schools
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.1 mi · 397
- TEEN PARENT PROGRAM - PK0.1 mi · 25
- WEST RIVIERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 524
- SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL0.7 mi · 1,522
- DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 529
- JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL0.9 mi · 821
Frequently asked questions
About BODWELL ACADEMYWhat is the total enrollment at BODWELL ACADEMY?
BODWELL ACADEMY enrolls approximately 49 students in grades PK-12.
Is BODWELL ACADEMY an elementary, middle, or high school?
BODWELL ACADEMY is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many teachers does BODWELL ACADEMY have?
BODWELL ACADEMY employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.
How diverse is BODWELL ACADEMY?
BODWELL ACADEMY reports a student body of 31% White, 33% Hispanic, 29% Black, 8% Two or more.
Is BODWELL ACADEMY public or private?
BODWELL ACADEMY is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by PALM BEACH.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.