- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
William S. Talbot Elem School
Federal NCES profile for William S. Talbot Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003002466
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William S. Talbot Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William S. Talbot Elem School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William S. Talbot Elem School ranks #6 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
William S. Talbot Elem School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120003002466 · Gainesville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 14.3:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
William S. Talbot Elem School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
William S. Talbot Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 573
William S. Talbot Elem School
573 students
What this shows William S. Talbot Elem School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How William S. Talbot Elem School compares
William S. Talbot Elem School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,075
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 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, William S. Talbot Elem School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William S. Talbot Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William S. Talbot Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about William S. Talbot Elem School
How many students attend William S. Talbot Elem School?
William S. Talbot Elem School has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S. Talbot Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S. Talbot Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 William S. Talbot Elem School?
32.8% of students at William S. Talbot Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William S. Talbot Elem School?
The largest demographic group at William S. Talbot Elem School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William S. Talbot Elem School?
William S. Talbot Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 William S. Talbot Elem School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, William S. Talbot Elem School ranks #6 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides William S. Talbot Elem School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.