- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Johns, FL
Julington Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Julington Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174001920
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julington Creek Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Julington Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julington Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Saint Johns, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174001920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Julington Creek Elementary School shrank from 1,062 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 120174001920 · Saint Johns, FL Other · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 14:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Julington Creek Elementary School shrank from 1,062 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Julington Creek 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 923
Julington Creek Elementary School
923 students
What this shows Julington Creek Elementary School reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julington Creek Elementary School compares
Julington Creek Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 71% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 923 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 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.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Julington Creek Elementary School is less 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 Julington Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar 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 Julington Creek 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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julington Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Julington Creek Elementary School?
Julington Creek Elementary School has 923 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Johns, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,062 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julington Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julington Creek Elementary School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Julington Creek Elementary School?
15.3% of students at Julington Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julington Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Julington Creek Elementary School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julington Creek Elementary School?
Julington Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Julington Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Julington Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Saint Johns, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Johns on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Julington Creek 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.