- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Ridge, FL
Grand Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120096001072
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Ridge School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 359
- students enrolled
Grand Ridge School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Grand Ridge School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120096001072 · Grand Ridge, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 15:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Marianna K-8 School (1,685 students)
Grand Ridge School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Grand Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marianna K-8 S
Marianna K-8 School
1,685 students
- Marianna High 652
Marianna High School
652 students
- Sneads Element 574
Sneads Elementary School
574 students
- Malone School 559
Malone School
559 students
- Cottondale Ele 471
Cottondale Elementary School
471 students
- This school 359
Grand Ridge School
359 students
What this shows Grand Ridge School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Ridge School compares
Grand Ridge 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$12,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Grand Ridge School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson reports $12,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marianna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sneads Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malone School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottondale Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Ridge School
How many students attend Grand Ridge School?
Grand Ridge School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Ridge, FL. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Ridge School is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Grand Ridge School?
45.4% of students at Grand Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Ridge School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Grand Ridge, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Ridge School?
Grand Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Jackson?
Besides Grand Ridge School, Jackson also operates Marianna K-8 School (1,685 students), Marianna High School (652 students), and Sneads Elementary School (574 students). See the Jackson district page for the complete list.