- Enrollment
- 2,533
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Coast, FL
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120054002558
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Palm Coast · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Palm Coast, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120054002558 · Palm Coast, FL Other · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 13.5:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students)
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagler-Palm C
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
2,533 students
- Matanzas High
Matanzas High School
2,102 students
- Indian Trails
Indian Trails Middle School
1,438 students
- Buddy Taylor M
Buddy Taylor Middle School
1,310 students
- Belle Terre El
Belle Terre Elementary School
1,288 students
- This school 740
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary
740 students
What this shows Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary compares
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$10,757
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagler reports $10,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler-Palm Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matanzas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trails Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buddy Taylor Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Terre Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary
How many students attend Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary?
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary has 740 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Coast, FL. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% 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 Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary?
59.0% of students at Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Palm Coast, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary?
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary 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 Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary rank among schools in Palm Coast?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Palm Coast, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palm Coast on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagler?
Besides Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary, Flagler also operates Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students), Matanzas High School (2,102 students), and Indian Trails Middle School (1,438 students). See the Flagler district page for the complete list.