- Enrollment
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120078003852 · Labelle, FL Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 19:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students)
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Digital Academ
Digital Academy of Florida
6,069 students
- Labelle High S 1,422
Labelle High School
1,422 students
- Clewiston High 966
Clewiston High School
966 students
- Country Oaks E 935
Country Oaks Elementary School
935 students
- Labelle Middle 830
Labelle Middle School
830 students
- This school 552
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary
552 students
What this shows Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary compares
Edward a. Upthegrove Elementary 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 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$9,323
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 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.
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
District finance for Hendry reports $9,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~552 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.