- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Williston Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120114000791 · Williston, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 22.4:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Williston Middle High School (1,121 students)
Williston Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Williston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williston Midd
Williston Middle High School
1,121 students
- Chiefland Midd
Chiefland Middle High School
760 students
- Chiefland Elem
Chiefland Elementary School
725 students
- Joyce M. Bullo
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School
638 students
- Bronson Elemen
Bronson Elementary School
586 students
- This school
Williston Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Williston Elementary School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williston Elementary School compares
Williston Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,488
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 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.
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
District finance for Levy reports $11,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~515 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.