Enrollment
501
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, FL
Bagdad Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bagdad Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165001815
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bagdad Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bagdad Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bagdad Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Milton, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bagdad Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bagdad Elementary School
Bagdad Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Milton, Florida, enrolling 501 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 501 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.
Against 861 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #477.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students) and Pace High School (2,316 students) alongside Bagdad 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 Bagdad Elementary School compares
Bagdad 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Florida - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$9,674
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 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 68.3%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Bagdad 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 Santa Rosa, which includes Bagdad Elementary School.
$9,674
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.0%
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 Bagdad Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bagdad Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~501 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bagdad Elementary School
How many students attend Bagdad Elementary School?
Bagdad Elementary School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Bagdad Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Bagdad Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bagdad Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bagdad Elementary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Milton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bagdad Elementary School?
Bagdad 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 Bagdad Elementary School rank among schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bagdad Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Milton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milton on the city page.
Is Bagdad Elementary School a good school?
Bagdad Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Santa Rosa?
Besides Bagdad Elementary School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.
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