- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033004490
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks #5 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Veterans Memorial Elementary School held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120033004490 · Naples, FL Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 14.1:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Veterans Memorial Elementary School held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial 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 721
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
721 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial Elementary School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial Elementary School compares
Veterans Memorial 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Veterans Memorial Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial 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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
21.7% of students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Naples, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary School rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks #5 of 31 schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Veterans Memorial 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.