- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunnellon, FL
Romeo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Romeo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126000833
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Romeo Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dunnellon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Romeo Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Romeo Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dunnellon, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Romeo Elementary School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120126000833 · Dunnellon, FL Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 18.2:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Romeo Elementary School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Romeo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 747
Romeo Elementary School
747 students
What this shows Romeo Elementary School reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Romeo Elementary School compares
Romeo Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$11,180
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 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 43.0%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Romeo Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Romeo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Romeo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- 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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Romeo Elementary School
How many students attend Romeo Elementary School?
Romeo Elementary School has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunnellon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romeo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Romeo Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Romeo Elementary School?
73.4% of students at Romeo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Romeo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Romeo Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Dunnellon, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Romeo Elementary School?
Romeo Elementary School 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 Romeo Elementary School rank among public schools in Dunnellon?
By Resource Investment Index, Romeo Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dunnellon, 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 Marion?
Besides Romeo Elementary School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.