- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chiefland, FL
Chiefland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chiefland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120114000798
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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
Chiefland Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Chiefland · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chiefland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chiefland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chiefland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Chiefland Elementary School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120114000798 · Chiefland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 19.1:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Williston Middle High School (1,121 students)
Chiefland Elementary School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chiefland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williston Midd
Williston Middle High School
1,121 students
- Chiefland Midd
Chiefland Middle High School
760 students
- This school
Chiefland Elementary School
725 students
- Joyce M. Bullo
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School
638 students
- Bronson Elemen
Bronson Elementary School
586 students
- Bronson Middle
Bronson Middle/High School
537 students
What this shows Chiefland Elementary School reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chiefland Elementary School compares
Chiefland 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$11,488
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 725 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Chiefland Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Levy reports $11,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chiefland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Middle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chiefland Middle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronson Middle/High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chiefland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chiefland Elementary School
How many students attend Chiefland Elementary School?
Chiefland Elementary School has 725 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chiefland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chiefland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chiefland Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chiefland Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Chiefland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chiefland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chiefland Elementary School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Chiefland, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chiefland Elementary School?
Chiefland 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 Chiefland Elementary School rank among schools in Chiefland?
By Resource Investment Index, Chiefland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chiefland, 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 Levy?
Besides Chiefland Elementary School, Levy also operates Williston Middle High School (1,121 students), Chiefland Middle High School (760 students), and Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School (638 students). See the Levy district page for the complete list.