Enrollment
550
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Macclenny, FL
Macclenny Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Macclenny Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120006000036
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macclenny Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Macclenny · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Macclenny Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macclenny Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Macclenny, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macclenny Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macclenny Elementary School
Macclenny Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Macclenny, Florida, enrolling 550 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 930 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #289.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Baker also operates Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students) and Baker County Middle School (1,067 students) alongside Macclenny 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 Macclenny Elementary School compares
Macclenny 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
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
24.4%
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
$10,090
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 80.9%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Macclenny 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 Baker, which includes Macclenny Elementary School.
$10,090
Per student
-10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 74.7%
Federal 11.9%
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 Macclenny Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prek/Kindergarten Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macclenny Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary 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 (~550 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Macclenny Elementary School
How many students attend Macclenny Elementary School?
Macclenny Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Macclenny, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macclenny Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macclenny 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 Macclenny Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Macclenny Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macclenny Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Macclenny Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Macclenny, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macclenny Elementary School?
Macclenny Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Macclenny Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Macclenny?
By Resource Investment Index, Macclenny Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Macclenny, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Macclenny on the city page.
Is Macclenny Elementary School a good school?
Macclenny Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Baker?
Besides Macclenny Elementary School, Baker also operates Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students), Baker County Middle School (1,067 students), and J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School (723 students). See the Baker district page for the complete list.
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