- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesburg, FL
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
Federal NCES profile for Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105001115
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Leesburg, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120105001115 · Leesburg, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 9.7:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 242
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
242 students
What this shows Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center compares
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$10,768
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
White 18.6%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
How many students attend Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center?
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is 9.7:1, which is 46% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% 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 Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center?
62.2% of students at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center?
The largest demographic group at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Leesburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center?
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center rank among schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Leesburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.