- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120141001357 · Okeechobee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 21.1:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Okeechobee High School (1,718 students)
Central Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.8 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
- Okeechobee Hig
Okeechobee High School
1,718 students
- Everglades Ele
Everglades Elementary School
737 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle School
689 students
- Yearling Middl 588
Yearling Middle School
588 students
- This school 571
Central Elementary School
571 students
- North Elementa 528
North Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 571 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,523
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 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.
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
District finance for Okeechobee reports $11,523 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~571 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, 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 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.
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.