Enrollment
500
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120129002915
Felix a Williams Elementary School — Stuart, FL
Federal NCES profile for Felix a Williams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-21% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Felix a Williams Elementary School reports 500 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% below the Florida average and 29% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 500 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Martin spends $14,396 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.1% from local sources (property taxes), 15.1% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Felix a Williams Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 500 Top 39% in Florida — larger than 61% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.7% -29% vs state
NCES ID 120129002915
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 500:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.8%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Felix a Williams Elementary School.
$14,396
Per student
+13%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
Similar other schools in Stuart
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
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Port Salerno Elementary School
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730 students 15:1 students per teacher
J. D. Parker School of Technology
Standard public school
531 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pk Early Intervention
Standard public school
262 students
Spectrum Academy
Alternative education program
169 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.