Enrollment
627
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120003000024
Idylwild Elementary School — Gainesville, FL
Federal NCES profile for Idylwild Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idylwild Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Idylwild Elementary School reports 627 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the Florida average and 41% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 627 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 76.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alachua spends $12,950 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.3% from local sources (property taxes), 36.3% from the state, and 19.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Idylwild Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% 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
— 4% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
76.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 627 Top 54% in Florida — larger than 46% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.2% +41% vs state
NCES ID 120003000024
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
White 11.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 627:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 76.9%
In-school suspensions 37
Out-of-school suspensions 71
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alachua, which includes Idylwild Elementary School.
$12,950
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 36.3%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Idylwild Elementary School
How many students attend Idylwild Elementary School?
Idylwild Elementary School has 627 students enrolled. It is a other school in GAINESVILLE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idylwild Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idylwild Elementary School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idylwild Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Idylwild Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idylwild Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Idylwild Elementary School is African American at 54.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in GAINESVILLE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idylwild Elementary School?
Idylwild Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.