- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallahassee, FL
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood
Federal NCES profile for J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120111006879
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 37
- schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood ranks #19 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood grew from 657 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 120111006879 · Tallahassee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 14.4:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood grew from 657 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school 693
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood
693 students
What this shows J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood compares
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$10,979
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 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.6%
White 19.3%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood
How many students attend J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
The student-teacher ratio at J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
47.2% of students at J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
The largest demographic group at J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is African American at 49.6% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood rank among schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood ranks #19 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.