Enrollment
65
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)
Federal NCES profile for Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120201601257
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) ranks #4 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
District: Deaf/Blind · Florida
NCES ID 120201601257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in St Augustine, Florida, enrolling 65 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.8:1, Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) is leaner than roughly 99% of Florida schools and 79% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.0% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 65 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Deaf/Blind also operates Deaf High School (Fsdb) (179 students) and Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) (97 students) alongside Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) compares
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.8:1 | ▼ 79% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf High School (Fsdb) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blind High School (Fsdb) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~65 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)
How many students attend Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)?
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) has 65 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in St Augustine, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)?
The student-teacher ratio at Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) is 3.8:1, which is 79% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 76% 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 Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)?
75.0% of students at Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)?
The largest demographic group at Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)?
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) ranks #4 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Augustine on the city page.
Is Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) a good school?
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Deaf/Blind?
Besides Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb), Deaf/Blind also operates Deaf High School (Fsdb) (179 students), Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) (97 students), and Blind High School (Fsdb) (93 students). See the Deaf/Blind district page for the complete list.
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