- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange Park, FL
Fleming Island Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fleming Island Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030003037
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fleming Island Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 15
- schools in Orange Park · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fleming Island Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fleming Island Elementary School ranks #3 of 15 schools in Orange Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Fleming Island Elementary School shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 120030003037 · Orange Park, FL Other · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 11.9:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Fleming Island Elementary School shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fleming Island Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 629
Fleming Island Elementary School
629 students
What this shows Fleming Island Elementary School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fleming Island Elementary School compares
Fleming Island 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$10,252
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Fleming Island Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fleming Island Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fleming Island Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fleming Island Elementary School
How many students attend Fleming Island Elementary School?
Fleming Island Elementary School has 629 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fleming Island Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fleming Island Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% 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 Fleming Island Elementary School?
17.6% of students at Fleming Island Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fleming Island Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fleming Island Elementary School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Orange Park, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fleming Island Elementary School?
Fleming Island Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Fleming Island Elementary School rank among schools in Orange Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Fleming Island Elementary School ranks #3 of 15 schools in Orange Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orange Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Fleming Island Elementary School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.