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STANLEY SWITLIK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3400 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON, FL 33050MONROE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
592
Students
Total enrolled
$19,152
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 33% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 592 students in grades PK–05 in MARATHON, Florida.
33% above average funding
District spends $19,152 per pupil, 33% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

STANLEY SWITLIK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in MARATHON, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 592 students. The district invests $19,152 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at STANLEY SWITLIK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

592
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution307 male · 285 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 409 students
Student Composition
39%
53%
Asian1%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino53%
Black5%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120132001303

Academic Outcomes at STANLEY SWITLIK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33050

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,152Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,152
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,427
Student Support$3,639
Administration$2,298
Operations$2,873
Other$1,915
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,152 spent per student, an estimated $8,484 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
78%
State government
8.9%
Local (property tax)
77.6%
Federal programs
13.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,152/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HORACE O'BRYANT SCHOOLKEY LARGO SCHOOLSUGARLOAF SCHOOLGERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+8 more
↓
High School
KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOLCORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOLMARATHON SCHOOLSOMERSET ISLAND PREP
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyMonroe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMONROE →
Phone: (305)289-2490
NCES ID: 120132001303
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MARATHON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MONROE
High
KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
1,352 students · 09–12
● 43 opp38% FRL
Elem
HORACE O'BRYANT SCHOOL
1,014 students · PK–08
● 43 opp51% FRL
Elem
KEY LARGO SCHOOL
773 students · PK–08
55% FRL
High
CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL
767 students · 09–12
● 41 opp41% FRL
High
MARATHON SCHOOL
707 students · 06–12
● 40 opp54% FRL
Elem
SUGARLOAF SCHOOL
673 students · PK–08
● 43 opp33% FRL
Elem
GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
669 students · PK–05
● 43 opp73% FRL
Elem
POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
570 students · PK–05
● 43 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3400 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON, FL 33050
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.