- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marco Island, FL
Tommie Barfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tommie Barfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033000341
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tommie Barfield Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marco Island · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tommie Barfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tommie Barfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marco Island, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Tommie Barfield Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120033000341 · Marco Island, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 14.8:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Tommie Barfield Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tommie Barfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 474
Tommie Barfield Elementary School
474 students
What this shows Tommie Barfield Elementary School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tommie Barfield Elementary School compares
Tommie Barfield 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Tommie Barfield Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tommie Barfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tommie Barfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tommie Barfield Elementary School
How many students attend Tommie Barfield Elementary School?
Tommie Barfield Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marco Island, FL. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tommie Barfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tommie Barfield Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Tommie Barfield Elementary School?
30.4% of students at Tommie Barfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tommie Barfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tommie Barfield Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Marco Island, 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 Tommie Barfield Elementary School?
Tommie Barfield 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 Tommie Barfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Marco Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Tommie Barfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marco Island, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Tommie Barfield Elementary School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.