- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macclenny, FL
Prek/Kindergarten Center
Federal NCES profile for Prek/Kindergarten Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120006005427
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prek/Kindergarten Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Macclenny · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prek/Kindergarten Center has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prek/Kindergarten Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Macclenny, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Prek/Kindergarten Center shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 120006005427 · Macclenny, FL Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 17.6:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students)
Prek/Kindergarten Center shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Prek/Kindergarten Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker County S
Baker County Senior High School
1,318 students
- Baker County M
Baker County Middle School
1,067 students
- J Franklyn Kel
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School
723 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
616 students
- This school
Prek/Kindergarten Center
562 students
- Macclenny Elem
Macclenny Elementary School
550 students
What this shows Prek/Kindergarten Center reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prek/Kindergarten Center compares
Prek/Kindergarten Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$11,376
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
White 76.3%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Prek/Kindergarten Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Baker reports $11,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prek/Kindergarten Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macclenny Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prek/Kindergarten Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prek/Kindergarten Center
How many students attend Prek/Kindergarten Center?
Prek/Kindergarten Center has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macclenny, FL. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prek/Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Prek/Kindergarten Center is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% higher 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 Prek/Kindergarten Center?
57.6% of students at Prek/Kindergarten Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prek/Kindergarten Center?
The largest demographic group at Prek/Kindergarten Center is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Macclenny, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prek/Kindergarten Center?
Prek/Kindergarten Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Prek/Kindergarten Center rank among public schools in Macclenny?
By Resource Investment Index, Prek/Kindergarten Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Macclenny, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Macclenny on the city page.
What other schools are in Baker?
Besides Prek/Kindergarten Center, Baker also operates Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students), Baker County Middle School (1,067 students), and J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School (723 students). See the Baker district page for the complete list.