- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
James a. Webster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James a. Webster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174001918
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a. Webster Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #15 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James a. Webster Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Webster Elementary School ranks #15 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174001918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
James a. Webster Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 120174001918 · St Augustine, FL Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 14.3:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
James a. Webster Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James a. Webster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school 586
James a. Webster Elementary School
586 students
What this shows James a. Webster Elementary School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a. Webster Elementary School compares
James a. Webster Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$9,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, James a. Webster Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James a. Webster Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a. Webster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about James a. Webster Elementary School
How many students attend James a. Webster Elementary School?
James a. Webster Elementary School has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a. Webster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a. Webster Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 James a. Webster Elementary School?
64.9% of students at James a. Webster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a. Webster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James a. Webster Elementary School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a. Webster Elementary School?
James a. Webster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 James a. Webster Elementary School rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Webster Elementary School ranks #15 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 St. Johns?
Besides James a. Webster Elementary School, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.