- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vernon, FL
Vernon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120201002033
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vernon, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Vernon Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120201002033 · Vernon, FL Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 16.8:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students)
Vernon Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Vernon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kate M. Smith
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
933 students
- This school
Vernon Elementary School
621 students
- Chipley High S
Chipley High School
563 students
- Roulhac Middle
Roulhac Middle School
414 students
- Vernon High Sc 326
Vernon High School
326 students
- Vernon Middle 259
Vernon Middle School
259 students
What this shows Vernon Elementary School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon Elementary School compares
Vernon 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$11,470
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 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Vernon Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Washington reports $11,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate M. Smith Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chipley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roulhac Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon Elementary School
How many students attend Vernon Elementary School?
Vernon Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vernon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher 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 Vernon Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Vernon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Vernon, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon Elementary School?
Vernon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Vernon Elementary School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vernon, 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 Washington?
Besides Vernon Elementary School, Washington also operates Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students), Chipley High School (563 students), and Roulhac Middle School (414 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.