- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okeechobee, FL
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120141002217
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
NCES ID 120141002217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
North Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120141002217 · Okeechobee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 13.9:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Okeechobee High School (1,718 students)
North Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okeechobee Hig
Okeechobee High School
1,718 students
- Everglades Ele
Everglades Elementary School
737 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle School
689 students
- Yearling Middl 588
Yearling Middle School
588 students
- Central Elemen 571
Central Elementary School
571 students
- This school 528
North Elementary School
528 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Florida - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.5%
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
$11,523
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 40.7%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, North Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okeechobee reports $11,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everglades Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yearling Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okeechobee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 North Elementary School?
63.7% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 North Elementary School rank among schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Okeechobee on the city page.
What other schools are in Okeechobee?
Besides North Elementary School, Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students), Everglades Elementary School (737 students), and Osceola Middle School (689 students). See the Okeechobee district page for the complete list.