- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallahassee, FL
W T Moore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W T Moore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120111001190
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W T Moore Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #14 of 37
- schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
W T Moore Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W T Moore Elementary School ranks #14 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
W T Moore Elementary School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 120111001190 · Tallahassee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 14.4:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
W T Moore Elementary School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
W T Moore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school 519
W T Moore Elementary School
519 students
What this shows W T Moore Elementary School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How W T Moore Elementary School compares
W T Moore 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,979
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 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
White 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, W T Moore Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W T Moore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W T Moore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about W T Moore Elementary School
How many students attend W T Moore Elementary School?
W T Moore Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W T Moore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W T Moore Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 W T Moore Elementary School?
41.5% of students at W T Moore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W T Moore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W T Moore Elementary School is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W T Moore Elementary School?
W T Moore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 W T Moore Elementary School rank among schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, W T Moore Elementary School ranks #14 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides W T Moore Elementary School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.