Enrollment
658
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Live Oak, FL
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Suwannee Pineview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120183005396
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suwannee Pineview Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Live Oak · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Suwannee Pineview Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Pineview Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Live Oak, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Suwannee Pineview Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Suwannee Pineview Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Live Oak, Florida, enrolling 658 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 658 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 906 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #620.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 658 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students) and Suwannee Middle School (971 students) alongside Suwannee Pineview Elementary.
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 Suwannee Pineview Elementary compares
Suwannee Pineview Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$10,292
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Suwannee Pineview Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suwannee, which includes Suwannee Pineview Elementary.
$10,292
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 25.8%
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 Suwannee Pineview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branford High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branford Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suwannee Pineview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~658 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Suwannee Pineview Elementary
How many students attend Suwannee Pineview Elementary?
Suwannee Pineview Elementary has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Live Oak, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Pineview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Pineview Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Suwannee Pineview Elementary?
72.7% of students at Suwannee Pineview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suwannee Pineview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Suwannee Pineview Elementary is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Live Oak, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suwannee Pineview Elementary?
Suwannee Pineview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Suwannee Pineview Elementary rank among schools in Live Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Pineview Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Live Oak, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Live Oak on the city page.
Is Suwannee Pineview Elementary a good school?
Suwannee Pineview Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Suwannee?
Besides Suwannee Pineview Elementary, Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students), Suwannee Middle School (971 students), and Suwannee Riverside Elementary (901 students). See the Suwannee district page for the complete list.
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