Enrollment
615
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120183001945
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary — Live Oak, FL
Federal NCES profile for Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Suwannee Springcrest Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary reports 615 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the Florida average and 36% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 615 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Suwannee spends $11,415 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.1% from local sources (property taxes), 52.1% from the state, and 25.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Suwannee Springcrest Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 52% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
70.7%
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,415
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 615 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 615 Top 52% in Florida — larger than 48% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.7% +36% vs state
NCES ID 120183001945
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 615:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.3%
In-school suspensions 72
Out-of-school suspensions 51
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suwannee, which includes Suwannee Springcrest Elementary.
$11,415
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
Similar other schools in Live Oak
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
901 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Virtual School
Standard public school
98 students
Suwannee Opportunity School
Alternative education program
66 students
Community Base Service Students
Special-education school
17 students
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
How many students attend Suwannee Springcrest Elementary?
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary has 615 students enrolled. It is a other school in LIVE OAK, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Springcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Springcrest Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suwannee Springcrest Elementary?
70.7% of students at Suwannee Springcrest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suwannee Springcrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Suwannee Springcrest Elementary is White at 53.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in LIVE OAK, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suwannee Springcrest Elementary?
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.