- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120201601257 · St Augustine, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 3.8:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Deaf High School (Fsdb) (179 students)
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deaf High Scho
Deaf High School (Fsdb)
179 students
- Deaf Elementar
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb)
97 students
- Blind High Sch
Blind High School (Fsdb)
93 students
- Deaf Middle Sc
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)
78 students
- This school 65
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)
65 students
What this shows Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) compares
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~65 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), down 6.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.