- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palatka, FL
The Children's Reading Center
Federal NCES profile for The Children's Reading Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120162004139Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Children's Reading Center earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Palatka · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 275
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Children's Reading Center ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Palatka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
The Children's Reading Center held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120162004139 · Palatka, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
275 enr · 38.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students)
The Children's Reading Center held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Children's Reading Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palatka Jr - S
Palatka Jr - Sr High School
1,568 students
- Middleton-Burn
Middleton-Burney Elementary School
1,056 students
- Interlachen Jr
Interlachen Jr-Sr High School
999 students
- Crescent City
Crescent City Jr-Sr High School
945 students
- Robert H. Jenk
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
844 students
- This school 275
The Children's Reading Center
275 students
What this shows The Children's Reading Center reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Children's Reading Center compares
The Children's Reading Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, The Children's Reading Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam reports $12,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Children's Reading Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka Jr - Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Middleton-Burney Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Interlachen Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Crescent City Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Children's Reading Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Reading Center
How many students attend The Children's Reading Center?
The Children's Reading Center has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palatka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Children's Reading Center?
38.5% of students at The Children's Reading Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Children's Reading Center?
The largest demographic group at The Children's Reading Center is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Palatka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Children's Reading Center?
The Children's Reading Center has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Children's Reading Center rank among elementary schools in Palatka?
By Resource Investment Index, The Children's Reading Center ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Palatka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palatka on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam?
Besides The Children's Reading Center, Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students), Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students), and Interlachen Jr-Sr High School (999 students). See the Putnam district page for the complete list.