- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
Big Cypress Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Cypress Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033002496
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Cypress Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #23 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Cypress Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Cypress Elementary School ranks #23 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Big Cypress Elementary School held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 120033002496 · Naples, FL Other · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Big Cypress Elementary School held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Big Cypress Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 796
Big Cypress Elementary School
796 students
What this shows Big Cypress Elementary School reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Cypress Elementary School compares
Big Cypress Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 796 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
White 39.3%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Big Cypress Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Cypress Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Cypress Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Big Cypress Elementary School
How many students attend Big Cypress Elementary School?
Big Cypress Elementary School has 796 students enrolled. It is a public school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Cypress Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Cypress Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Cypress Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Big Cypress Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Cypress Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Cypress Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Cypress Elementary School?
Big Cypress Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Cypress Elementary School rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Cypress Elementary School ranks #23 of 31 schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Big Cypress Elementary School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.