- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake City, FL
Niblack Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Niblack Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120036000365
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niblack Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Niblack Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niblack Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Niblack Elementary School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120036000365 · Lake City, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 16.6:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,711 students)
Niblack Elementary School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Niblack Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,711 students
- Fort White Hig
Fort White High School
1,101 students
- Belmont Academ
Belmont Academy
828 students
- Lake City Midd
Lake City Middle School
809 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
695 students
- This school 282
Niblack Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Niblack Elementary School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niblack Elementary School compares
Niblack Elementary School 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$10,472
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Columbia reports $10,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niblack Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort White High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belmont Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niblack Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niblack Elementary School
How many students attend Niblack Elementary School?
Niblack Elementary School has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niblack Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niblack Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Niblack Elementary School?
85.5% of students at Niblack Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niblack Elementary School?
Niblack Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Niblack Elementary School rank among schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Niblack Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia?
Besides Niblack Elementary School, Columbia also operates Columbia High School (1,711 students), Fort White High School (1,101 students), and Belmont Academy (828 students). See the Columbia district page for the complete list.