- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palatka, FL
Mellon Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Mellon Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120162002530
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mellon Learning Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Palatka · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mellon Learning Center has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mellon Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Palatka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Mellon Learning Center grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 120162002530 · Palatka, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 18.6:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students)
Mellon Learning Center grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mellon Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palatka Jr - S
Palatka Jr - Sr High School
1,568 students
- Middleton-Burn
Middleton-Burney Elementary School
1,056 students
- Interlachen Jr
Interlachen Jr-Sr High School
999 students
- Crescent City
Crescent City Jr-Sr High School
945 students
- Robert H. Jenk
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
844 students
- This school 297
Mellon Learning Center
297 students
What this shows Mellon Learning Center reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mellon Learning Center compares
Mellon Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Mellon Learning Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Putnam reports $12,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mellon Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka Jr - Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton-Burney Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlachen Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent City Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mellon Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mellon Learning Center
How many students attend Mellon Learning Center?
Mellon Learning Center has 297 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Palatka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mellon Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mellon Learning Center is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mellon Learning Center?
36.7% of students at Mellon Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mellon Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Mellon Learning Center is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Palatka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mellon Learning Center?
Mellon Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mellon Learning Center rank among schools in Palatka?
By Resource Investment Index, Mellon Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Palatka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palatka on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam?
Besides Mellon Learning Center, Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students), Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students), and Interlachen Jr-Sr High School (999 students). See the Putnam district page for the complete list.