Enrollment
688
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynn Haven, FL
Lynn Haven Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lynn Haven Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120009000049
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynn Haven Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lynn Haven · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynn Haven Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynn Haven Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lynn Haven, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynn Haven Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynn Haven Elementary School
Lynn Haven Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lynn Haven, Florida, enrolling 688 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 688 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 826 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students) and Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students) alongside Lynn Haven Elementary School.
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 Lynn Haven Elementary School compares
Lynn Haven Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$10,446
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 76.9%
African American 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Lynn Haven Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bay, which includes Lynn Haven Elementary School.
$10,446
Per student
-6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 33.0%
Federal 21.0%
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 Lynn Haven Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynn Haven Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~688 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lynn Haven Elementary School
How many students attend Lynn Haven Elementary School?
Lynn Haven Elementary School has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lynn Haven, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynn Haven Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynn Haven Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lynn Haven Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Lynn Haven Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynn Haven Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lynn Haven Elementary School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Lynn Haven, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynn Haven Elementary School?
Lynn Haven Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lynn Haven Elementary School rank among public schools in Lynn Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynn Haven Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lynn Haven, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lynn Haven on the city page.
Is Lynn Haven Elementary School a good school?
Lynn Haven Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Bay?
Besides Lynn Haven Elementary School, Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students), Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students), and J.R. Arnold High School (1,629 students). See the Bay district page for the complete list.
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