Enrollment
779
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keystone Heights, FL
Keystone Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Keystone Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030000327
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keystone Heights Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Keystone Heights · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Keystone Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keystone Heights Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Keystone Heights, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120030000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keystone Heights Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keystone Heights Elementary
Keystone Heights Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Keystone Heights, Florida, enrolling 779 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.1% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 779 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students) and Middleburg High School (1,866 students) alongside Keystone Heights Elementary.
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 Keystone Heights Elementary compares
Keystone Heights Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 85% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$9,847
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Keystone Heights Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay, which includes Keystone Heights Elementary.
$9,847
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Keystone Heights Elementary 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 Keystone Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~779 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Keystone Heights Elementary
How many students attend Keystone Heights Elementary?
Keystone Heights Elementary has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keystone Heights, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keystone Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Keystone Heights Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 20% 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 Keystone Heights Elementary?
96.1% of students at Keystone Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keystone Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Keystone Heights Elementary is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Keystone Heights, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keystone Heights Elementary?
Keystone Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Keystone Heights Elementary rank among schools in Keystone Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Keystone Heights Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Keystone Heights, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Keystone Heights on the city page.
Is Keystone Heights Elementary a good school?
Keystone Heights Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Clay?
Besides Keystone Heights Elementary, 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.
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