- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W. Douglas Hartley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174002263
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #15 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. Douglas Hartley Elementary ranks #15 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174002263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 120174002263 · St Augustine, FL Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 13.9:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school 596
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary
596 students
What this shows W. Douglas Hartley Elementary reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. Douglas Hartley Elementary compares
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Florida - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$9,989
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 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, W. Douglas Hartley Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. Douglas Hartley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. Douglas Hartley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about W. Douglas Hartley Elementary
How many students attend W. Douglas Hartley Elementary?
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. Douglas Hartley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W. Douglas Hartley Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 W. Douglas Hartley Elementary?
38.2% of students at W. Douglas Hartley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. Douglas Hartley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W. Douglas Hartley Elementary is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. Douglas Hartley Elementary?
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 W. Douglas Hartley Elementary rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, W. Douglas Hartley Elementary ranks #15 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Augustine on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides W. Douglas Hartley Elementary, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.