Enrollment
571
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okeechobee, FL
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120141001357
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
NCES ID 120141001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Okeechobee, Florida, enrolling 571 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 571 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 877 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #835, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (39%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 571 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students) and Everglades Elementary School (737 students) alongside Central 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 Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$10,838
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 39.4%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Central 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 Okeechobee, which includes Central Elementary School.
$10,838
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 45.0%
Federal 23.9%
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 Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everglades Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yearling Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~571 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okeechobee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
73.2% 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 49.4% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Central Elementary School rank among schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Okeechobee on the city page.
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Okeechobee?
Besides Central Elementary School, Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students), Everglades Elementary School (737 students), and Osceola Middle School (689 students). See the Okeechobee district page for the complete list.
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