Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 13 schools in district

SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2468 SW 7TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974OKEECHOBEE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
573
Students
Total enrolled
$11,469
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 573 students in grades PK–06 in OKEECHOBEE, Florida.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,469 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in OKEECHOBEE, Florida, serving grades PK–06 with 573 students. The district invests $11,469 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

573
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
36
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 Distribution306 male · 267 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 352 students
Student Composition
57%
30%
Asian1%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black7%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120141001359

Academic Outcomes at SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34974

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,469Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,469
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,046
Student Support$2,179
Administration$1,376
Operations$1,720
Other$1,147
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,469 spent per student, an estimated $5,081 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
31%
State government
45.0%
Local (property tax)
31.1%
Federal programs
23.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,469/student, 20% 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
EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOLYEARLING MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOLTANTIE
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyOkeechobee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOKEECHOBEE →
Phone: (863)462-5087
NCES ID: 120141001359
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in OKEECHOBEE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in OKEECHOBEE
High
OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL
1,692 students · 09–12
● 37 opp62% FRL
Elem
EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
760 students · PK–05
● 41 opp76% FRL
Mid
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
753 students · 06–08
● 41 opp67% FRL
Mid
YEARLING MIDDLE SCHOOL
668 students · 06–08
● 37 opp70% FRL
Elem
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
576 students · PK–05
● 37 opp66% FRL
Elem
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
530 students · PK–05
● 41 opp76% FRL
Elem
SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
502 students · PK–05
● 37 opp75% FRL
Other
OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
199 students · PK–12
● 37 opp79% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2468 SW 7TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
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.