- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockledge, FL
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015003538
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rockledge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rockledge, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120015003538 · Rockledge, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 11.2:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 436
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School compares
Ralph M Williams Junior 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$11,100
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School
How many students attend Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School?
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockledge, FL. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% 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 Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Rockledge, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School?
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School rank among schools in Rockledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rockledge, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.