- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okeechobee, FL
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120141001359
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
NCES ID 120141001359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
South Elementary School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 120141001359 · Okeechobee, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 13.2:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Okeechobee High School (1,718 students)
South Elementary School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South 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 475
South Elementary School
475 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, South 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 South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everglades Elementary School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okeechobee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% 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 South Elementary School?
57.4% of students at South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, 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 South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 South Elementary School rank among schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #3 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 South 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.