- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everglades City, FL
Everglades City School
Federal NCES profile for Everglades City School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033000336
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everglades City School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
Everglades City School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120033000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Everglades City School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120033000336 · Everglades City, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 8.5:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Everglades City School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Everglades City School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 136
Everglades City School
136 students
What this shows Everglades City School reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Everglades City School compares
Everglades City School 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 52% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$14,103
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 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Everglades City School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Everglades City School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Everglades City School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Everglades City School
How many students attend Everglades City School?
Everglades City School has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Everglades City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everglades City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Everglades City School is 8.5:1, which is 52% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% 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 Everglades City School?
69.6% of students at Everglades City School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everglades City School?
The largest demographic group at Everglades City School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Everglades City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everglades City School?
Everglades City School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Everglades City School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.