Enrollment
712
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Branford, FL
Branford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Branford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120183004454
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branford Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 712
- students enrolled
Branford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Branford Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Branford Elementary School
Branford Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Branford, Florida, enrolling 712 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 712 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.
Against 1,063 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #643.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 712 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students) and Suwannee Middle School (971 students) alongside Branford 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 Branford Elementary School compares
Branford 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$10,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Branford Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suwannee, which includes Branford Elementary School.
$10,292
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 25.8%
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 Branford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branford High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Pineview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Branford Elementary School
How many students attend Branford Elementary School?
Branford Elementary School has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Branford, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branford Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branford Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Branford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Branford Elementary School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Branford, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branford Elementary School?
Branford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Branford Elementary School a good school?
Branford Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Suwannee?
Besides Branford Elementary School, Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students), Suwannee Middle School (971 students), and Suwannee Riverside Elementary (901 students). See the Suwannee district page for the complete list.
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