- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake City, FL
Five Points Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Five Points Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120036000362
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Five Points Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Five Points Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Five Points Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Five Points Elementary School shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120036000362 · Lake City, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 13.4:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,711 students)
Five Points Elementary School shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Five Points Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,711 students
- Fort White Hig
Fort White High School
1,101 students
- Belmont Academ
Belmont Academy
828 students
- Lake City Midd
Lake City Middle School
809 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
695 students
- This school 349
Five Points Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Five Points Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Five Points Elementary School compares
Five Points Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$10,472
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
African American 23.5%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Five Points Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Columbia reports $10,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Five Points Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort White High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belmont Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Five Points Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Five Points Elementary School
How many students attend Five Points Elementary School?
Five Points Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Five Points Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Five Points Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Five Points Elementary School?
82.0% of students at Five Points Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Five Points Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Five Points Elementary School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Lake City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Five Points Elementary School?
Five Points Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Five Points Elementary School rank among schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Five Points Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia?
Besides Five Points Elementary School, Columbia also operates Columbia High School (1,711 students), Fort White High School (1,101 students), and Belmont Academy (828 students). See the Columbia district page for the complete list.