Enrollment
552
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Labelle, FL
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120078003852
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Labelle · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Labelle, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Labelle, Florida, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 927 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #679, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (23%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hendry spends $8,011 per pupil, 28% below the Florida average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students) and Labelle High School (1,422 students) alongside Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary.
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 Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary compares
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary 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 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
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
32.6%
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
$8,011
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 73.2%
White 22.8%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hendry, which includes Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary.
$8,011
Per student
-28%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 64.8%
Federal 19.3%
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 Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Academy of Florida | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Labelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clewiston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Labelle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~552 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary
How many students attend Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary?
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Labelle, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary?
69.1% of students at Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Labelle, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary?
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary rank among schools in Labelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Labelle, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Labelle on the city page.
Is Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary a good school?
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary earns 28/100 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 Hendry?
Besides Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary, Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students), Labelle High School (1,422 students), and Clewiston High School (966 students). See the Hendry district page for the complete list.
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