Enrollment
245
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048000699
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #47 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School ranks #47 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.7% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 99.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 62 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 245 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside Susie E. Tolbert Elementary 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 Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School compares
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 71% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
99.2%
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
$10,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 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
African American 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
White 7.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duval, which includes Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School.
$10,696
Per student
-4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 39.3%
Federal 19.8%
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 Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary 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 (~245 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
How many students attend Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School?
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School?
88.7% of students at Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School is African American at 79.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School?
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School ranks #47 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School a good school?
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Duval?
Besides Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.
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