- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hawthorne, FL
Ochwilla Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ochwilla Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120162001056
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ochwilla Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ochwilla Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ochwilla Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hawthorne, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ochwilla Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120162001056 · Hawthorne, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 15.5:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students)
Ochwilla Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ochwilla Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palatka Jr - S
Palatka Jr - Sr High School
1,568 students
- Middleton-Burn
Middleton-Burney Elementary School
1,056 students
- Interlachen Jr
Interlachen Jr-Sr High School
999 students
- Crescent City
Crescent City Jr-Sr High School
945 students
- Robert H. Jenk
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
844 students
- This school 388
Ochwilla Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Ochwilla Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ochwilla Elementary School compares
Ochwilla 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.8%
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
$12,682
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Ochwilla Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam reports $12,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ochwilla Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka Jr - Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton-Burney Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlachen Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent City Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ochwilla Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ochwilla Elementary School
How many students attend Ochwilla Elementary School?
Ochwilla Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hawthorne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ochwilla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ochwilla Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Ochwilla Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Ochwilla Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ochwilla Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ochwilla Elementary School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ochwilla Elementary School?
Ochwilla Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
How does Ochwilla Elementary School rank among schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Ochwilla Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hawthorne, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Putnam?
Besides Ochwilla Elementary School, Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students), Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students), and Interlachen Jr-Sr High School (999 students). See the Putnam district page for the complete list.