- Enrollment
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clewiston, FL
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120078000887
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Clewiston · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Clewiston, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 120078000887 · Clewiston, FL Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 16.6:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students)
Central Elementary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Digital Academ
Digital Academy of Florida
6,069 students
- Labelle High S 1,422
Labelle High School
1,422 students
- Clewiston High 966
Clewiston High School
966 students
- Country Oaks E 935
Country Oaks Elementary School
935 students
- Labelle Middle 830
Labelle Middle School
830 students
- This school 547
Central Elementary School
547 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$9,323
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 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 23.4%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hendry reports $9,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Academy of Florida | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Labelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clewiston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Labelle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clewiston, FL. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Central Elementary School?
70.9% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Clewiston, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Central Elementary School rank among schools in Clewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Clewiston, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clewiston on the city page.
What other schools are in Hendry?
Besides Central Elementary School, Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students), Labelle High School (1,422 students), and Clewiston High School (966 students). See the Hendry district page for the complete list.