- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Cloud, FL
Neptune Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Neptune Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147007373
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neptune Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Neptune Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neptune Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Saint Cloud, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Neptune Elementary School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120147007373 · Saint Cloud, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,052 enr · 18.1:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Neptune Elementary School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Neptune Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 1,052
Neptune Elementary School
1,052 students
What this shows Neptune Elementary School reports 1,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neptune Elementary School compares
Neptune 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$10,383
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.4%
White 14.0%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Neptune Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neptune Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neptune Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- 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 (~1,052 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Neptune Elementary School
How many students attend Neptune Elementary School?
Neptune Elementary School has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Cloud, FL. CCD year-over-year: 993 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neptune Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neptune Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neptune Elementary School?
43.6% of students at Neptune Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neptune Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Neptune Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neptune Elementary School?
Neptune Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Neptune Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Neptune Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Saint Cloud, 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 Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Neptune Elementary School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.