- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
Idylwild Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Idylwild Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000024
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 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
Idylwild Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Idylwild Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idylwild Elementary School ranks #19 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+95 students YoY
Idylwild Elementary School grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+17.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+95 students YoY 120003000024 · Gainesville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 22.4:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Idylwild Elementary School grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+17.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Idylwild Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 627
Idylwild Elementary School
627 students
What this shows Idylwild Elementary School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idylwild Elementary School compares
Idylwild Elementary School is a growing 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
76.9%
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
$11,075
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Idylwild Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Idylwild Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idylwild Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idylwild Elementary School
How many students attend Idylwild Elementary School?
Idylwild Elementary School has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), up 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idylwild Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idylwild Elementary School is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idylwild Elementary School?
Idylwild Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Idylwild Elementary School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Idylwild Elementary School ranks #19 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Idylwild Elementary School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.