- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niceville, FL
James E Plew Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James E Plew Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138001346
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James E Plew Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Niceville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James E Plew Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James E Plew Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Niceville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
James E Plew Elementary School held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120138001346 · Niceville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 16.2:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
James E Plew Elementary School held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James E Plew Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school 762
James E Plew Elementary School
762 students
What this shows James E Plew Elementary School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How James E Plew Elementary School compares
James E Plew 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 56% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,809
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 762 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, James E Plew Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James E Plew Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James E Plew Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about James E Plew Elementary School
How many students attend James E Plew Elementary School?
James E Plew Elementary School has 762 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niceville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E Plew Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James E Plew Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher 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 E Plew Elementary School?
22.8% of students at James E Plew Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James E Plew Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James E Plew Elementary School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Niceville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James E Plew Elementary School?
James E Plew Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 E Plew Elementary School rank among schools in Niceville?
By Resource Investment Index, James E Plew Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Niceville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides James E Plew Elementary School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.