Enrollment
558
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palatka, FL
William D. Moseley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William D. Moseley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120162003791
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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
William D. Moseley Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Palatka · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William D. Moseley Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William D. Moseley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Palatka, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William D. Moseley Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at William D. Moseley Elementary School
William D. Moseley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Palatka, Florida, enrolling 558 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 558 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 863 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #714, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (25%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students) and Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students) alongside William D. Moseley Elementary 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 William D. Moseley Elementary School compares
William D. Moseley Elementary 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Florida - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.8%
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
$11,305
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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
African American 54.8%
White 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, William D. Moseley Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam, which includes William D. Moseley Elementary School.
$11,305
Per student
+1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 44.0%
Federal 29.7%
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 William D. Moseley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka Jr - Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton-Burney Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlachen Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent City Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William D. Moseley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~558 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William D. Moseley Elementary School
How many students attend William D. Moseley Elementary School?
William D. Moseley Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palatka, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William D. Moseley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William D. Moseley Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 William D. Moseley Elementary School?
73.7% of students at William D. Moseley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William D. Moseley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William D. Moseley Elementary School is African American at 54.8% of enrollment, in Palatka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William D. Moseley Elementary School?
William D. Moseley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 William D. Moseley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Palatka?
By Resource Investment Index, William D. Moseley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Palatka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palatka on the city page.
Is William D. Moseley Elementary School a good school?
William D. Moseley Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Putnam?
Besides William D. Moseley Elementary School, Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students), Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students), and Interlachen Jr-Sr High School (999 students). See the Putnam district page for the complete list.
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