Enrollment
472
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jay, FL
Jay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165001824
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jay Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jay · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jay Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jay Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jay, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jay Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jay Elementary School
Jay Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jay, Florida, enrolling 472 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.6% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 680 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #175.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students) and Pace High School (2,316 students) alongside Jay 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 Jay Elementary School compares
Jay 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$9,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Jay 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 Santa Rosa, which includes Jay Elementary School.
$9,674
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.0%
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 Jay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~472 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jay Elementary School
How many students attend Jay Elementary School?
Jay Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jay, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jay Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Jay Elementary School?
53.6% of students at Jay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jay Elementary School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Jay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jay Elementary School?
Jay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Jay Elementary School rank among schools in Jay?
By Resource Investment Index, Jay Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jay on the city page.
Is Jay Elementary School a good school?
Jay Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Santa Rosa?
Besides Jay Elementary School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.
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