- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Molino, FL
Molino Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Molino Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051004081
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Molino Park Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 550
- students enrolled
Molino Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Molino Park Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120051004081 · Molino, FL Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 14.5:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Molino Park Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Molino Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- This school 550
Molino Park Elementary
550 students
What this shows Molino Park Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Molino Park Elementary compares
Molino Park Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 18% | 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
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% 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 methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$12,299
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Molino Park Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Molino Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Molino Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Molino Park Elementary
How many students attend Molino Park Elementary?
Molino Park Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Molino, FL. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molino Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Molino Park Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Molino Park Elementary?
42.4% of students at Molino Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Molino Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Molino Park Elementary is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Molino, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Molino Park Elementary?
Molino Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides Molino Park Elementary, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.