- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mulberry, FL
Purcell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Purcell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001763
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purcell Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mulberry · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Purcell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purcell Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mulberry, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Purcell Elementary School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 120159001763 · Mulberry, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 13.7:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Purcell Elementary School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Purcell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 438
Purcell Elementary School
438 students
What this shows Purcell Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purcell Elementary School compares
Purcell Elementary School 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$11,747
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 36.3%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Purcell Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Purcell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purcell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Purcell Elementary School
How many students attend Purcell Elementary School?
Purcell Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mulberry, FL. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purcell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Purcell Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Purcell Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Purcell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purcell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Purcell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Mulberry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purcell Elementary School?
Purcell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Purcell Elementary School rank among public schools in Mulberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Purcell Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mulberry, 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 Polk?
Besides Purcell Elementary School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.