Enrollment
621
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernon Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernon Elementary School
Vernon Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vernon, Florida, enrolling 621 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 621 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,040 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #1,029, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington also operates Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students) and Chipley High School (563 students) alongside Vernon 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 Vernon Elementary School compares
Vernon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,910
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington, which includes Vernon Elementary School.
$10,910
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 53.9%
Federal 22.5%
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 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
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~621 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Vernon on the city page.
Is Vernon Elementary School a good school?
Vernon Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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