- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okeechobee, FL
Seminole Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seminole Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120141002775
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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
Seminole Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
NCES ID 120141002775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Seminole Elementary School grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 120141002775 · Okeechobee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 16.5:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Okeechobee High School (1,718 students)
Seminole Elementary School grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seminole Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okeechobee Hig
Okeechobee High School
1,718 students
- Everglades Ele
Everglades Elementary School
737 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle School
689 students
- Yearling Middl 588
Yearling Middle School
588 students
- Central Elemen 571
Central Elementary School
571 students
- This school 511
Seminole Elementary School
511 students
What this shows Seminole Elementary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole Elementary School compares
Seminole 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.2%
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
$11,523
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 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
White 32.3%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Seminole Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okeechobee reports $11,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seminole Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everglades Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yearling Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seminole Elementary School
How many students attend Seminole Elementary School?
Seminole Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okeechobee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% higher 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 Seminole Elementary School?
70.9% of students at Seminole Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seminole Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole Elementary School?
Seminole Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Seminole Elementary School rank among schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Okeechobee on the city page.
What other schools are in Okeechobee?
Besides Seminole Elementary School, Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students), Everglades Elementary School (737 students), and Osceola Middle School (689 students). See the Okeechobee district page for the complete list.