Enrollment
242
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Leesburg, Florida, enrolling 242 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is leaner than roughly 94% of Florida schools and 46% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students) and Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students) alongside Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center compares
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake, which includes Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center.
$9,989
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 37.2%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center a good school?
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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