- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blountstown, FL
Blountstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blountstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120021000294
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blountstown Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Blountstown · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blountstown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blountstown Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blountstown, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Blountstown Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120021000294 · Blountstown, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 12.4:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Blountstown High School (658 students)
Blountstown Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Blountstown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blountstown Hi
Blountstown High School
658 students
- Altha Public S
Altha Public School
653 students
- This school
Blountstown Elementary School
484 students
- Carr Elementar 205
Carr Elementary & Middle School
205 students
- Calhoun Virtua 30
Calhoun Virtual Instruction Program
30 students
What this shows Blountstown Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blountstown Elementary School compares
Blountstown 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Blountstown Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Calhoun reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blountstown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blountstown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altha Public School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carr Elementary & Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Virtual Instruction Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Blountstown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blountstown Elementary School
How many students attend Blountstown Elementary School?
Blountstown Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blountstown, FL. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blountstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blountstown Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% 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 Blountstown Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Blountstown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blountstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blountstown Elementary School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Blountstown, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blountstown Elementary School?
Blountstown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blountstown Elementary School rank among schools in Blountstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Blountstown Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blountstown, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calhoun?
Besides Blountstown Elementary School, Calhoun also operates Blountstown High School (658 students), Altha Public School (653 students), and Carr Elementary & Middle School (205 students). See the Calhoun district page for the complete list.