- Enrollment
- 2,533
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bunnell, FL
Bunnell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bunnell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120054000841
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunnell Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bunnell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunnell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunnell Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bunnell, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bunnell Elementary School held near 1,096 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120054000841 · Bunnell, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 13.6:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students)
Bunnell Elementary School held near 1,096 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bunnell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagler-Palm C
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
2,533 students
- Matanzas High
Matanzas High School
2,102 students
- Indian Trails
Indian Trails Middle School
1,438 students
- Buddy Taylor M
Buddy Taylor Middle School
1,310 students
- Belle Terre El
Belle Terre Elementary School
1,288 students
- This school
Bunnell Elementary School
1,061 students
What this shows Bunnell Elementary School reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunnell Elementary School compares
Bunnell 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$10,757
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
African American 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Bunnell Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagler reports $10,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunnell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler-Palm Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matanzas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trails Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buddy Taylor Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Terre Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunnell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,061 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunnell Elementary School
How many students attend Bunnell Elementary School?
Bunnell Elementary School has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bunnell, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,096 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunnell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunnell Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Bunnell Elementary School?
67.1% of students at Bunnell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunnell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bunnell Elementary School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Bunnell, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunnell Elementary School?
Bunnell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bunnell Elementary School rank among public schools in Bunnell?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunnell Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bunnell, 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 Flagler?
Besides Bunnell Elementary School, Flagler also operates Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students), Matanzas High School (2,102 students), and Indian Trails Middle School (1,438 students). See the Flagler district page for the complete list.