- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, FL
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W. H. Rhodes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165002098
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. H. Rhodes Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Milton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School shrank from 812 students in 2022-23 to 760 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 120165002098 · Milton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 12.7:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School shrank from 812 students in 2022-23 to 760 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 789
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School
789 students
What this shows W. H. Rhodes Elementary School reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. H. Rhodes Elementary School compares
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$10,065
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 789 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. H. Rhodes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. H. Rhodes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about W. H. Rhodes Elementary School
How many students attend W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School has 789 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% 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. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
67.9% of students at W. H. Rhodes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Milton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 W. H. Rhodes Elementary School rank among schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, W. H. Rhodes Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Milton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milton on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides W. H. Rhodes Elementary School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.