Enrollment
121
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cross City, FL
Kinder Cub School Inc
Federal NCES profile for Kinder Cub School Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120045007863Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinder Cub School Inc earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Cross City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinder Cub School Inc has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder Cub School Inc ranks #3 of 3 schools in Cross City, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kinder Cub School Inc compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kinder Cub School Inc
Kinder Cub School Inc is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Cross City, Florida, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 36% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 83.2% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 121 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 83 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dixie also operates Dixie County High School (791 students) and James M. Anderson Elementary School (563 students) alongside Kinder Cub School Inc.
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 Kinder Cub School Inc compares
Kinder Cub School Inc on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$11,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Kinder Cub School Inc is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dixie, which includes Kinder Cub School Inc.
$11,407
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 57.2%
Federal 24.9%
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 Kinder Cub School Inc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James M. Anderson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Town Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Rains Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinder Cub School Inc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~121 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kinder Cub School Inc
How many students attend Kinder Cub School Inc?
Kinder Cub School Inc has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cross City, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinder Cub School Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinder Cub School Inc is 24.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kinder Cub School Inc?
83.2% of students at Kinder Cub School Inc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinder Cub School Inc?
The largest demographic group at Kinder Cub School Inc is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Cross City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinder Cub School Inc?
Kinder Cub School Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kinder Cub School Inc rank among schools in Cross City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder Cub School Inc ranks #3 of 3 schools in Cross City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cross City on the city page.
Is Kinder Cub School Inc a good school?
Kinder Cub School Inc earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Dixie?
Besides Kinder Cub School Inc, Dixie also operates Dixie County High School (791 students), James M. Anderson Elementary School (563 students), and Old Town Elementary School (517 students). See the Dixie district page for the complete list.
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