Enrollment
388
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ochwilla Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ochwilla Elementary School
Ochwilla Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hawthorne, Florida, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 388 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 554 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #333.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students) and Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students) alongside Ochwilla 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 Ochwilla Elementary School compares
Ochwilla 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,305
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam, which includes Ochwilla Elementary School.
$11,305
Per student
+1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 44.0%
Federal 29.7%
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 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
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~388 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Hawthorne on the city page.
Is Ochwilla Elementary School a good school?
Ochwilla Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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