- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000026
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School ranks #9 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120003000026 · Gainesville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 11.1:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 312
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
312 students
What this shows Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School compares
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 75% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.0%
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
$11,075
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.5%
White 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
How many students attend Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% 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 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School?
91.0% of students at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is African American at 84.3% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School ranks #9 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.