- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okeechobee, FL
Everglades Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Everglades Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120141002571
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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
Everglades Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Everglades Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everglades Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
NCES ID 120141002571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Everglades Elementary School held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 120141002571 · Okeechobee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 18:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Okeechobee High School (1,718 students)
Everglades Elementary School held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Everglades Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okeechobee Hig
Okeechobee High School
1,718 students
- This school
Everglades Elementary School
737 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle School
689 students
- Yearling Middl 588
Yearling Middle School
588 students
- Central Elemen 571
Central Elementary School
571 students
- North Elementa 528
North Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Everglades Elementary School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Everglades Elementary School compares
Everglades 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$11,523
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 737 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Everglades Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okeechobee reports $11,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Everglades Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yearling Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Everglades Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Everglades Elementary School
How many students attend Everglades Elementary School?
Everglades Elementary School has 737 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okeechobee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everglades Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Everglades Elementary School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Everglades Elementary School?
72.5% of students at Everglades Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everglades Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Everglades Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everglades Elementary School?
Everglades Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Everglades Elementary School rank among schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, Everglades Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Okeechobee on the city page.
What other schools are in Okeechobee?
Besides Everglades Elementary School, Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students), Osceola Middle School (689 students), and Yearling Middle School (588 students). See the Okeechobee district page for the complete list.