- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunnellon, FL
Dunnellon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dunnellon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126001878
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunnellon Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dunnellon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunnellon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunnellon Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dunnellon, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Dunnellon Elementary School grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 120126001878 · Dunnellon, FL Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 18.9:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Dunnellon Elementary School grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dunnellon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 644
Dunnellon Elementary School
644 students
What this shows Dunnellon Elementary School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunnellon Elementary School compares
Dunnellon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$11,180
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 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Dunnellon Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunnellon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunnellon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunnellon Elementary School
How many students attend Dunnellon Elementary School?
Dunnellon Elementary School has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunnellon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunnellon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunnellon Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunnellon Elementary School?
55.7% of students at Dunnellon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunnellon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dunnellon Elementary School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Dunnellon, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunnellon Elementary School?
Dunnellon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Dunnellon Elementary School rank among public schools in Dunnellon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunnellon Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dunnellon, 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 Marion?
Besides Dunnellon Elementary School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.