- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Starke, FL
Starke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120012000071
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starke Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Starke · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Starke Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starke Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Starke, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Starke Elementary School grew from 573 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 120012000071 · Starke, FL Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 17.8:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradford High School (785 students)
Starke Elementary School grew from 573 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Starke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradford High
Bradford High School
785 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
745 students
- This school
Starke Elementary School
568 students
- Bradford Middl
Bradford Middle School
408 students
- Lawtey Element 257
Lawtey Elementary School
257 students
- Rainbow Center 64
Rainbow Center
64 students
What this shows Starke Elementary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starke Elementary School compares
Starke Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$10,694
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 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
African American 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Starke Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bradford reports $10,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawtey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Starke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Starke Elementary School
How many students attend Starke Elementary School?
Starke Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Starke, FL. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starke Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starke Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Starke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starke Elementary School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Starke, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starke Elementary School?
Starke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Starke Elementary School rank among schools in Starke?
By Resource Investment Index, Starke Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Starke, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Starke on the city page.
What other schools are in Bradford?
Besides Starke Elementary School, Bradford also operates Bradford High School (785 students), Southside Elementary School (745 students), and Bradford Middle School (408 students). See the Bradford district page for the complete list.