- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Callahan, FL
Callahan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Callahan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120135001313
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Callahan Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Callahan · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Callahan Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Callahan Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Callahan, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Callahan Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120135001313 · Callahan, FL Other · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 15.3:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Yulee High School (1,486 students)
Callahan Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Callahan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yulee High Sch
Yulee High School
1,486 students
- Wildlight Elem
Wildlight Elementary
1,181 students
- Yulee Middle S
Yulee Middle School
1,174 students
- Fernandina Bea
Fernandina Beach High School
978 students
- West Nassau Co
West Nassau County High School
923 students
- This school
Callahan Elementary School
614 students
What this shows Callahan Elementary School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Callahan Elementary School compares
Callahan 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$10,049
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 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Callahan Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Nassau reports $10,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Callahan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Callahan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Callahan Elementary School
How many students attend Callahan Elementary School?
Callahan Elementary School has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in Callahan, FL. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Callahan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Callahan Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Callahan Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Callahan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Callahan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Callahan Elementary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Callahan, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Callahan Elementary School?
Callahan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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).
How does Callahan Elementary School rank among public schools in Callahan?
By Resource Investment Index, Callahan Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Callahan, 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 Nassau?
Besides Callahan Elementary School, Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students), Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.