What is the federally recommended ratio of school nurses to students?

• A. 1:1250
• B. 1:1500
• C. 1:1750
• D. 1:2000

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is understanding the federally recommended staffing target for school health services. The federal guideline sets one school nurse for about 1,750 students, a ratio chosen to balance providing timely health care with practical staffing limits across a district. This ratio supports essential duties—from urgent care for illnesses or injuries to chronic disease management, medication administration, screenings, and health education—by ensuring a nurse is available to serve a large student population without being overwhelmed. Other numbers imply more nurses per student, which, while possible in some districts, do not reflect the federal benchmark used for this question.