- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Branford Elementary School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120183004454 · Branford, FL Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 19.8:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Suwannee High School (1,167 students)
Branford Elementary School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Branford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suwannee High
Suwannee High School
1,167 students
- Suwannee Middl
Suwannee Middle School
971 students
- Suwannee River
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
901 students
- Branford High
Branford High School
799 students
- This school
Branford Elementary School
712 students
- Suwannee Pinev
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
658 students
What this shows Branford Elementary School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Branford Elementary School compares
Branford 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,325
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
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.
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
District finance for Suwannee reports $11,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~712 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.