Enrollment
515
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williston, FL
Williston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Williston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120114000791
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williston Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Williston Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williston, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williston Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williston Elementary School
Williston Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Williston, Florida, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Florida schools and 26% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 515 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.
Against 915 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #594.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Levy also operates Williston Middle High School (1,121 students) and Chiefland Middle High School (760 students) alongside Williston 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 Williston Elementary School compares
Williston 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$10,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Williston 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 Levy, which includes Williston Elementary School.
$10,893
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 49.6%
Federal 25.3%
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 Williston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Middle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chiefland Middle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chiefland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~515 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Williston Elementary School
How many students attend Williston Elementary School?
Williston Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williston, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston Elementary School is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williston Elementary School?
66.6% of students at Williston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Williston Elementary School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Williston, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williston Elementary School?
Williston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Williston Elementary School rank among public schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williston, 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 Williston on the city page.
Is Williston Elementary School a good school?
Williston Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Levy?
Besides Williston Elementary School, Levy also operates Williston Middle High School (1,121 students), Chiefland Middle High School (760 students), and Chiefland Elementary School (725 students). See the Levy district page for the complete list.
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