- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake City, FL
Pinemount Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinemount Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120036007330
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinemount Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinemount Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinemount Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Pinemount Elementary School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120036007330 · Lake City, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,711 students)
Pinemount Elementary School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinemount 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 448
Pinemount Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Pinemount Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinemount Elementary School compares
Pinemount 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Pinemount Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia reports $10,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinemount 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belmont Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinemount 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinemount Elementary School
How many students attend Pinemount Elementary School?
Pinemount Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinemount Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinemount Elementary School is 14:1, which is 21% 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 Pinemount Elementary School?
61.3% of students at Pinemount Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinemount Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinemount Elementary School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Lake City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinemount Elementary School?
Pinemount Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pinemount Elementary School rank among schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinemount Elementary School ranks #1 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 Pinemount 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.