- Enrollment
- 4,062
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bushnell, FL
Bushnell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bushnell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120180001935
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bushnell Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Bushnell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bushnell Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bushnell Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bushnell, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Bushnell Elementary School shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120180001935 · Bushnell, FL Other · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 17.9:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Villages Charter School (4,062 students)
Bushnell Elementary School shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bushnell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villages Chart
Villages Charter School
4,062 students
- South Sumter H 1,077
South Sumter High School
1,077 students
- South Sumter M 890
South Sumter Middle School
890 students
- This school 752
Bushnell Elementary School
752 students
- Wildwood Middl 710
Wildwood Middle/ High School
710 students
- Webster Elemen 690
Webster Elementary School
690 students
What this shows Bushnell Elementary School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bushnell Elementary School compares
Bushnell Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,326
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 752 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 7.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Bushnell Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter reports $12,326 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bushnell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villages Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Sumter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Middle/ High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bushnell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bushnell Elementary School
How many students attend Bushnell Elementary School?
Bushnell Elementary School has 752 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bushnell, FL. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bushnell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bushnell Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bushnell Elementary School?
55.8% of students at Bushnell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bushnell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bushnell Elementary School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Bushnell, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bushnell Elementary School?
Bushnell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Bushnell Elementary School rank among schools in Bushnell?
By Resource Investment Index, Bushnell Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bushnell, 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 Sumter?
Besides Bushnell Elementary School, Sumter also operates Villages Charter School (4,062 students), South Sumter High School (1,077 students), and South Sumter Middle School (890 students). See the Sumter district page for the complete list.