- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, FL
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crystal Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129002770
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal Lake Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal Lake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Crystal Lake Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120129002770 · Stuart, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 13.8:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Crystal Lake Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crystal Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin County
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- Hidden Oaks Mi
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- This school 443
Crystal Lake Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Crystal Lake Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal Lake Elementary School compares
Crystal Lake Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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.
Funding equity
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Crystal Lake Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crystal Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crystal Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Crystal Lake Elementary School?
Crystal Lake Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stuart, FL. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Crystal Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crystal Lake Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal Lake Elementary School?
Crystal Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Crystal Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stuart on the city page.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides Crystal Lake Elementary School, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), South Fork High School (1,775 students), and Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.