Enrollment
671
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120081002753
Moton Elementary School — Brooksville, FL
Federal NCES profile for Moton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moton Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Moton Elementary School reports 671 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% above the Florida average and 43% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hernando spends $10,990 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.9% from local sources (property taxes), 44.9% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moton Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 42% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,990
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 671 Top 58% in Florida — larger than 42% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.1% +42% vs state
NCES ID 120081002753
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.0%
In-school suspensions 84
Out-of-school suspensions 47
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hernando, which includes Moton Elementary School.
$10,990
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 15.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
Similar other schools in Brooksville
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Hernando High School
Standard public school
1,299 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Pine Grove Elementary School
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943 students 15:1 students per teacher
Chocachatti Elementary School
Standard public school
783 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
754 students 15:1 students per teacher
Brooksville Elementary School
Standard public school
687 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Endeavor Academy
Alternative education program
126 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Moton Elementary School
How many students attend Moton Elementary School?
Moton Elementary School has 671 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROOKSVILLE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moton Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moton Elementary School?
74.1% of students at Moton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moton Elementary School is White at 44.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKSVILLE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moton Elementary School?
Moton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.