Enrollment
589
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yulee, FL
Yulee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Yulee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120135001311
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yulee Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Yulee · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Yulee Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yulee Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Yulee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yulee Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yulee Elementary School
Yulee Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Yulee, Florida, enrolling 589 students.
At 15.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 589 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 566 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #432, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 589 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students) and Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students) alongside Yulee 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 Yulee Elementary School compares
Yulee 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$9,766
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 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Yulee Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nassau, which includes Yulee Elementary School.
$9,766
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 15.0%
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 Yulee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yulee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- 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 (~589 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yulee Elementary School
How many students attend Yulee Elementary School?
Yulee Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yulee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yulee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yulee Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Yulee Elementary School?
36.5% of students at Yulee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yulee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Yulee Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Yulee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yulee Elementary School?
Yulee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Yulee Elementary School rank among public schools in Yulee?
By Resource Investment Index, Yulee Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Yulee, 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 Yulee on the city page.
Is Yulee Elementary School a good school?
Yulee Elementary School earns 33/100 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 Nassau?
Besides Yulee Elementary School, Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students), Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.
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