- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
Ketterlinus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ketterlinus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174001909
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ketterlinus Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ketterlinus Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ketterlinus Elementary School ranks #8 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174001909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ketterlinus Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120174001909 · St Augustine, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 12.3:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Ketterlinus Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ketterlinus 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 405
Ketterlinus Elementary School
405 students
What this shows Ketterlinus Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ketterlinus Elementary School compares
Ketterlinus 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Ketterlinus 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 Ketterlinus 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 Ketterlinus 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ketterlinus Elementary School
How many students attend Ketterlinus Elementary School?
Ketterlinus Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ketterlinus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ketterlinus Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% 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 Ketterlinus Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Ketterlinus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ketterlinus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ketterlinus Elementary School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ketterlinus Elementary School?
Ketterlinus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ketterlinus Elementary School rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Ketterlinus Elementary School ranks #8 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 Ketterlinus 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.