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RIDEOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3065 APALACHICOLA BLVD, MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068CLAY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
502
Students
Total enrolled
$10,722
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 25% vs nat'l
11.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 502 students in grades PK–06 in MIDDLEBURG, Florida.
25% below average funding
District spends $10,722 per pupil, 25% less than the national average of $14,347.
11.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

RIDEOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in MIDDLEBURG, Florida, serving grades PK–06 with 502 students. The district invests $10,722 per student — 25% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at RIDEOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

502
Total Students
11.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution264 male · 238 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 253 students
Student Composition
66%
15%
8%
10%
Asian1%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black8%
Multiracial10%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120030003691

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,722Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,722
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,718
Student Support$2,037
Administration$1,287
Operations$1,608
Other$1,072
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,722 spent per student, an estimated $4,750 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
31%
State government
53.9%
Local (property tax)
31.3%
Federal programs
14.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,722/student, 25% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARYTYNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOAKLEAF VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDISCOVERY OAKS ELEMENTARY
+12 more
↓
Middle
OAKLEAF JUNIOR HIGHLAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLLAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLGREEN COVE SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
OAKLEAF HIGH SCHOOLFLEMING ISLAND HIGH SCHOOLMIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOLRIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyClay County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCLAY →
Phone: (904)336-2875
NCES ID: 120030003691
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MIDDLEBURG seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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37% FRL
High
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High
MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL
1,852 students · 09–12
47% FRL
High
RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
1,828 students · 09–12
46% FRL
High
ORANGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL
1,810 students · 09–12
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High
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
1,666 students · 09–12
● 37 opp43% FRL
High
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH
1,205 students · 07–12
● 35 opp100% FRL
Mid
OAKLEAF JUNIOR HIGH
1,118 students · 06–08
46% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3065 APALACHICOLA BLVD, MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.