- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
Wards Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wards Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174007272
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wards Creek Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wards Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wards Creek Elementary School ranks #9 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174007272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+256 students YoY
Wards Creek Elementary School grew from 954 students in 2022-23 to 1,210 in 2023-24 (+26.8%).
Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+256 students YoY 120174007272 · St Augustine, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,156 enr · 17.5:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Wards Creek Elementary School grew from 954 students in 2022-23 to 1,210 in 2023-24 (+26.8%). Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wards Creek Elementary School 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
Wards Creek Elementary School
1,156 students
What this shows Wards Creek Elementary School reports 1,156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wards Creek Elementary School compares
Wards Creek Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,156 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,156
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$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 1156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Asian 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Wards Creek Elementary School is more 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 Wards Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar 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 Wards Creek Elementary School'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 (~1,156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wards Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Wards Creek Elementary School?
Wards Creek Elementary School has 1,156 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 1,210 (2023-24), up 256.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wards Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wards Creek Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Wards Creek Elementary School?
15.9% of students at Wards Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wards Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wards Creek Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wards Creek Elementary School?
Wards Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Wards Creek Elementary School rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Wards Creek Elementary School ranks #9 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 Wards Creek Elementary School, 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.