Enrollment
1,061
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bunnell Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bunnell Elementary School
Bunnell Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bunnell, Florida, enrolling 1,061 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,061 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 645 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Flagler also operates Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students) and Matanzas High School (2,102 students) alongside Bunnell 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 Bunnell Elementary School compares
Bunnell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,931
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flagler, which includes Bunnell Elementary School.
$9,931
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 29.3%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 2,533
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~1,061 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bunnell on the city page.
Is Bunnell Elementary School a good school?
Bunnell Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 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.
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