Enrollment
578
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tavernier, FL
Plantation Key School
Federal NCES profile for Plantation Key School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120132001306
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plantation Key School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tavernier · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Plantation Key School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plantation Key School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tavernier, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plantation Key School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plantation Key School
Plantation Key School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tavernier, Florida, enrolling 578 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 578 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #259.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 578 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Monroe spends $15,790 per pupil, 41% above the Florida average, a better-resourced district than most.
Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students) and Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students) alongside Plantation Key School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Plantation Key School compares
Plantation Key School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$15,790
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Plantation Key School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe, which includes Plantation Key School.
$15,790
Per student
+41%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.6%
State 8.9%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Plantation Key School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace O'bryant School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marathon School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Shores High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Key Largo School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plantation Key School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Plantation Key School
How many students attend Plantation Key School?
Plantation Key School has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tavernier, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plantation Key School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plantation Key School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Plantation Key School?
31.7% of students at Plantation Key School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plantation Key School?
The largest demographic group at Plantation Key School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Tavernier, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plantation Key School?
Plantation Key School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plantation Key School rank among public schools in Tavernier?
By Resource Investment Index, Plantation Key School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tavernier, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tavernier on the city page.
Is Plantation Key School a good school?
Plantation Key School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Monroe?
Besides Plantation Key School, Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students), Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students), and Marathon School (809 students). See the Monroe district page for the complete list.
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