Enrollment
1,363
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120201502912
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School — Gainesville, FL
Federal NCES profile for P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Uf Lab Sch · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School reports 1,363 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 70.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 52% below the Florida average and 51% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 389 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 52% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 52% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 389 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,363 Top 90% in Florida — larger than 10% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 70.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.2% -52% vs state
NCES ID 120201502912
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.5
Students per counselor 389:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.1%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 18
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741 students 18:1 students per teacher
Littlewood Elementary School
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Hidden Oak Elementary School
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694 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
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672 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
How many students attend P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School?
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School has 1,363 students enrolled. It is a other school in GAINESVILLE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School?
The student-teacher ratio at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School?
25.2% of students at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School?
The largest demographic group at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is White at 43.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in GAINESVILLE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School?
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.