Enrollment
723
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Macclenny, FL
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120006002647
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Macclenny · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Macclenny, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Macclenny, Florida, enrolling 723 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 723 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 975 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #688.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 723 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Baker also operates Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students) and Baker County Middle School (1,067 students) alongside J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School compares
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$10,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 723 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker, which includes J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School.
$10,090
Per student
-10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 74.7%
Federal 11.9%
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.
How J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prek/Kindergarten Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macclenny Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~723 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School
How many students attend J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School?
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School has 723 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Macclenny, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School is 21.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School?
52.8% of students at J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School?
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Macclenny?
By Resource Investment Index, J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Macclenny, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Macclenny on the city page.
Is J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School a good school?
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baker?
Besides J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School, Baker also operates Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students), Baker County Middle School (1,067 students), and Westside Elementary School (616 students). See the Baker district page for the complete list.
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