- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Key West, FL
Sigsbee Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Sigsbee Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120132007698Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sigsbee Charter School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Key West · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sigsbee Charter School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sigsbee Charter School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Key West, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Sigsbee Charter School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 120132007698 · Key West, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
531 enr · 24.1:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Key West High School (1,337 students)
Sigsbee Charter School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sigsbee Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Key West High
Key West High School
1,337 students
- Horace O'bryan
Horace O'bryant School
1,011 students
- Marathon Schoo
Marathon School
809 students
- Coral Shores H
Coral Shores High School
753 students
- Key Largo Scho
Key Largo School
690 students
- This school 531
Sigsbee Charter School
531 students
What this shows Sigsbee Charter School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sigsbee Charter School compares
Sigsbee Charter 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 75% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$17,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Sigsbee Charter School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe reports $17,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sigsbee Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace O'bryant School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marathon School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Shores High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Key Largo School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sigsbee Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sigsbee Charter School
How many students attend Sigsbee Charter School?
Sigsbee Charter School has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Key West, FL. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sigsbee Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sigsbee Charter School is 24.1:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sigsbee Charter School?
12.8% of students at Sigsbee Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sigsbee Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Sigsbee Charter School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Key West, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sigsbee Charter School?
Sigsbee Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Sigsbee Charter School rank among public schools in Key West?
By Resource Investment Index, Sigsbee Charter School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Key West, 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 Key West on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe?
Besides Sigsbee Charter 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.