- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawtey, FL
Lawtey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lawtey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120012000073
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawtey Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 257
- students enrolled
Lawtey Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lawtey Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120012000073 · Lawtey, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 18.4:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradford High School (785 students)
Lawtey Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lawtey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradford High
Bradford High School
785 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
745 students
- Starke Element
Starke Elementary School
568 students
- Bradford Middl
Bradford Middle School
408 students
- This school 257
Lawtey Elementary School
257 students
- Rainbow Center 64
Rainbow Center
64 students
What this shows Lawtey Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawtey Elementary School compares
Lawtey 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$10,694
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Lawtey Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bradford reports $10,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawtey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starke Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lawtey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawtey Elementary School
How many students attend Lawtey Elementary School?
Lawtey Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawtey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawtey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawtey Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawtey Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Lawtey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawtey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lawtey Elementary School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Lawtey, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawtey Elementary School?
Lawtey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Bradford?
Besides Lawtey Elementary School, Bradford also operates Bradford High School (785 students), Southside Elementary School (745 students), and Starke Elementary School (568 students). See the Bradford district page for the complete list.