- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleburg, FL
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030004190
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Middleburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Middleburg, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 120030004190 · Middleburg, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.1:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 496
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School
496 students
What this shows Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School compares
Swimming Pen Creek 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 76% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$10,252
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 9.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?
91.4% of students at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Middleburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Middleburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Middleburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.