- Enrollment
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Labelle, FL
Labelle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Labelle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120078000885
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Labelle Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Labelle · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Labelle Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Labelle Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Labelle, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Labelle Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120078000885 · Labelle, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 16.5:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students)
Labelle Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Labelle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Digital Academ
Digital Academy of Florida
6,069 students
- Labelle High S 1,422
Labelle High School
1,422 students
- Clewiston High 966
Clewiston High School
966 students
- Country Oaks E 935
Country Oaks Elementary School
935 students
- Labelle Middle 830
Labelle Middle School
830 students
- This school 446
Labelle Elementary School
446 students
What this shows Labelle Elementary School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Labelle Elementary School compares
Labelle Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$9,323
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 26.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Labelle Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hendry reports $9,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Labelle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Academy of Florida | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Labelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clewiston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Labelle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Labelle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Labelle Elementary School
How many students attend Labelle Elementary School?
Labelle Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Labelle, FL. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Labelle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Labelle Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% higher 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 Labelle Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Labelle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Labelle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Labelle Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Labelle, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Labelle Elementary School?
Labelle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Labelle Elementary School rank among schools in Labelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Labelle Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Labelle, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Labelle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hendry?
Besides Labelle Elementary School, Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students), Labelle High School (1,422 students), and Clewiston High School (966 students). See the Hendry district page for the complete list.