Enrollment
725
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chiefland Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chiefland Elementary School
Chiefland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chiefland, Florida, enrolling 725 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 725 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,016 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #926, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 725 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Levy also operates Williston Middle High School (1,121 students) and Chiefland Middle High School (760 students) alongside Chiefland 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 Chiefland Elementary School compares
Chiefland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,893
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Levy, which includes Chiefland Elementary School.
$10,893
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 49.6%
Federal 25.3%
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 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
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~725 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Chiefland on the city page.
Is Chiefland Elementary School a good school?
Chiefland Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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