- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gainesville, FL
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120003000002
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120003000002 · Gainesville, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.3:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 501
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
501 students
What this shows Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary compares
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$11,075
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
African American 25.1%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
How many students attend Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary?
38.1% of students at Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary is White at 32.9% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.