Pupil : Teacher Ratio — 5-Year Trend
Enrollment & Teacher FTE
Year-by-year workforce
| Metric | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | Nat Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 | 29 | 39 | 45 | — |
| Teacher FTE | — | 4 | 6 | 5 | — |
| Pupil : Teacher ratio | — | 7.2:1 | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 15.4:1 |
What These Numbers Mean
Teacher FTE
Full-Time Equivalent counts part-time teachers proportionally. One full-time teacher = 1.0 FTE; two half-time teachers also = 1.0 FTE. This is the standard federal reporting unit.
Pupil : Teacher ratio
NCES-reported ratio divides total enrollment by teacher FTE. It is NOT the same as average class size — schools with specialists, coaches, and resource teachers will show lower ratios than typical class sizes.
How to read the trend
A falling pupil:teacher ratio (line going down) means more staffing per student — generally a positive signal. A rising line can indicate budget pressure or fast enrollment growth outpacing hiring. Always compare to the US average (dashed grey).
Student Support & Wellbeing
Non-teaching staff who support student mental health, physical health, and behavioural needs. Lower pupil-to-staff ratios mean more one-on-one access.
Counselors & Social Workers — staff to pupils (recommended 1:250)
Nurses & Psychologists — staff to pupils
Support staffing & ratios — year by year
| Metric | 2015 | 2017 | 2020 | Nat Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counselors (FTE) | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Nurses (FTE) | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | — |
| Psychologists (FTE) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1 | — |
| Social Workers (FTE) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Counselor : Pupils | 1:50 | 1:50 | 1:29 | 1:250 |
| Nurse : Pupils | 1:500 | 1:200 | 1:116 | 1:750 |
| Psychologist : Pupils | 1:294 | 1:250 | 1:29 | 1:500 |
| Social Worker : Pupils | — | — | — | 1:250 |
Why these ratios matter
Counselors (ASCA 250:1)
School counselors support academic planning, college & career readiness, and social-emotional wellbeing. The American School Counselor Association recommends no more than 250 students per counselor.
Nurses (NASN 750:1)
School nurses manage chronic conditions, medications, immunisations, and emergencies. The National Association of School Nurses recommends at least 1 full-time nurse per 750 students (more for high-need populations).
Psychologists (NASP 500:1)
School psychologists assess learning & behavioural needs, run mental-health interventions, and coordinate special-education services. NASP recommends 500:1 or lower.
Social workers (SSWAA 250:1)
School social workers bridge home-school relationships, address attendance & trauma, and connect families to community resources. SSWAA recommends 250:1.