- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keystone Heights, FL
Mcrae Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcrae Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030003036
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcrae Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Keystone Heights · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcrae Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcrae Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Keystone Heights, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120030003036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mcrae Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120030003036 · Keystone Heights, FL Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 12.7:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Mcrae Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mcrae Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 544
Mcrae Elementary School
544 students
What this shows Mcrae Elementary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcrae Elementary School compares
Mcrae 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 81% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$10,252
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 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Mcrae Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcrae Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcrae Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcrae Elementary School
How many students attend Mcrae Elementary School?
Mcrae Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keystone Heights, FL. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcrae Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcrae Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% 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 Mcrae Elementary School?
94.2% of students at Mcrae Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcrae Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcrae Elementary School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Keystone Heights, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcrae Elementary School?
Mcrae 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 Mcrae Elementary School rank among schools in Keystone Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcrae Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Keystone Heights, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Mcrae Elementary School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.