Enrollment
513
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bristol, FL
W. R. Tolar K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for W. R. Tolar K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120117001206
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. R. Tolar K-8 School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
W. R. Tolar K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. R. Tolar K-8 School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bristol, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W. R. Tolar K-8 School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at W. R. Tolar K-8 School
W. R. Tolar K-8 School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bristol, Florida, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 608 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #467, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1026 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Liberty also operates Liberty County High School (336 students) and Hosford Elementary Junior High School (302 students) alongside W. R. Tolar K-8 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 W. R. Tolar K-8 School compares
W. R. Tolar K-8 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$13,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 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 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, W. R. Tolar K-8 School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty, which includes W. R. Tolar K-8 School.
$13,011
Per student
+17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 58.5%
Federal 23.4%
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 W. R. Tolar K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hosford Elementary Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Wilderness Crossroads | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. R. Tolar K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about W. R. Tolar K-8 School
How many students attend W. R. Tolar K-8 School?
W. R. Tolar K-8 School has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bristol, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. R. Tolar K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. R. Tolar K-8 School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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. R. Tolar K-8 School?
45.5% of students at W. R. Tolar K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. R. Tolar K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at W. R. Tolar K-8 School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Bristol, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. R. Tolar K-8 School?
W. R. Tolar K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 W. R. Tolar K-8 School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, W. R. Tolar K-8 School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bristol, 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 Bristol on the city page.
Is W. R. Tolar K-8 School a good school?
W. R. Tolar K-8 School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. 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 Liberty?
Besides W. R. Tolar K-8 School, Liberty also operates Liberty County High School (336 students), Hosford Elementary Junior High School (302 students), and Liberty Early Learning Center (68 students). See the Liberty district page for the complete list.
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