- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleburg, FL
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030002729
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Middleburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Middleburg, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 120030002729 · Middleburg, FL Other · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 14.1:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 690
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School
690 students
What this shows J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School compares
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 79% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$10,252
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School
How many students attend J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School?
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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.L. Wilkinson Elementary School?
93.0% of students at J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Middleburg, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School?
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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.L. Wilkinson Elementary School rank among schools in Middleburg?
By Resource Investment Index, J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Middleburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.