Enrollment
344
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moore Haven, FL
Moore Haven Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moore Haven Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120066002174
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moore Haven Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Moore Haven · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Moore Haven Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moore Haven Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Moore Haven, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moore Haven Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moore Haven Elementary School
Moore Haven Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Moore Haven, Florida, enrolling 344 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 356 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #191.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (30%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Glades also operates West Glades School (651 students) and Moore Haven Middle High School. (498 students) alongside Moore Haven 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 Moore Haven Elementary School compares
Moore Haven 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$12,670
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
White 29.7%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Moore Haven Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glades, which includes Moore Haven Elementary School.
$12,670
Per student
+13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 56.8%
Federal 17.2%
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 Moore Haven Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Glades School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moore Haven Middle High School. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Glades Virtual Franchise | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Rcma-Booker T. Washington | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Moore Haven Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~344 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Moore Haven Elementary School
How many students attend Moore Haven Elementary School?
Moore Haven Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moore Haven, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore Haven Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore Haven Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% 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 Moore Haven Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Moore Haven Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moore Haven Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moore Haven Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Moore Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moore Haven Elementary School?
Moore Haven Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Moore Haven Elementary School rank among schools in Moore Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Moore Haven Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Moore Haven, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moore Haven on the city page.
Is Moore Haven Elementary School a good school?
Moore Haven Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Glades?
Besides Moore Haven Elementary School, Glades also operates West Glades School (651 students), Moore Haven Middle High School. (498 students), and Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School (299 students). See the Glades district page for the complete list.
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