Enrollment
500
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, FL
Felix a Williams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Felix a Williams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129002915
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Felix a Williams Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Felix a Williams Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Felix a Williams Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Felix a Williams Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Felix a Williams Elementary School
Felix a Williams Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stuart, Florida, enrolling 500 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #272.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students) and South Fork High School (1,775 students) alongside Felix a Williams Elementary School.
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 Felix a Williams Elementary School compares
Felix a Williams Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$11,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Felix a Williams Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Felix a Williams Elementary School.
$11,820
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 15.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Felix a Williams 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 Felix a Williams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~500 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Felix a Williams Elementary School
How many students attend Felix a Williams Elementary School?
Felix a Williams Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stuart, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Felix a Williams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Felix a Williams Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% 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 Felix a Williams Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Felix a Williams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Felix a Williams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Felix a Williams Elementary School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Felix a Williams Elementary School?
Felix a Williams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Felix a Williams Elementary School rank among schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, Felix a Williams Elementary School ranks #3 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.
Is Felix a Williams Elementary School a good school?
Felix a Williams Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Martin?
Besides Felix a Williams 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.
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