- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleburg, FL
Rideout Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rideout Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030003691
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rideout Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Middleburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rideout Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rideout Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Middleburg, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+194 students YoY
Rideout Elementary School grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+38.6%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+194 students YoY 120030003691 · Middleburg, FL Other · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 18.3:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Rideout Elementary School grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+38.6%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rideout Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 768
Rideout Elementary School
768 students
What this shows Rideout Elementary School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rideout Elementary School compares
Rideout Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,252
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 768 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Rideout Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rideout Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rideout Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rideout Elementary School
How many students attend Rideout Elementary School?
Rideout Elementary School has 768 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), up 194.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rideout Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rideout Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rideout Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Rideout Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rideout Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rideout Elementary School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Middleburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rideout Elementary School?
Rideout Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Rideout Elementary School rank among schools in Middleburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rideout Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Middleburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Rideout Elementary School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.