Enrollment
484
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blountstown Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blountstown Elementary School
Blountstown Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Blountstown, Florida, enrolling 484 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Blountstown Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Florida schools and 30% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 826 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #626, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Calhoun also operates Blountstown High School (658 students) and Altha Public School (653 students) alongside Blountstown Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blountstown Elementary School compares
Blountstown Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,462
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun, which includes Blountstown Elementary School.
$11,462
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 55.1%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Blountstown on the city page.
Is Blountstown Elementary School a good school?
Blountstown Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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