Enrollment
582
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yulee, FL
Yulee Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Yulee Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120135002520
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yulee Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Yulee · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yulee Primary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yulee Primary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Yulee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yulee Primary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yulee Primary School
Yulee Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Yulee, Florida, enrolling 582 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Yulee Primary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Florida schools and 32% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 582 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 747 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% 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 Primary 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 Primary School compares
Yulee Primary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Florida - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Yulee Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yulee Primary 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 other 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 (~582 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yulee Primary School
How many students attend Yulee Primary School?
Yulee Primary School has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yulee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yulee Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yulee Primary School is 12.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% lower 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 Primary School?
46.2% of students at Yulee Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yulee Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Yulee Primary School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Yulee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yulee Primary School?
Yulee Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Yulee?
By Resource Investment Index, Yulee Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School a good school?
Yulee Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Nassau?
Besides Yulee Primary 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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