- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Niceville, FL
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for C. W. Ruckel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120138001327
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. W. Ruckel Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Niceville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
C. W. Ruckel Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Niceville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
C. W. Ruckel Middle School shrank from 1,136 students in 2022-23 to 1,054 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 120138001327 · Niceville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 20:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
C. W. Ruckel Middle School shrank from 1,136 students in 2022-23 to 1,054 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
C. W. Ruckel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
1,061 students
What this shows C. W. Ruckel Middle School reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How C. W. Ruckel Middle School compares
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, C. W. Ruckel Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C. W. Ruckel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. W. Ruckel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,061 students)
Frequently asked questions about C. W. Ruckel Middle School
How many students attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Niceville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,136 (2022-23) → 1,054 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
20.7% of students at C. W. Ruckel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at C. W. Ruckel Middle School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Niceville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C. W. Ruckel Middle School rank among public schools in Niceville?
By Resource Investment Index, C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Niceville, 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 Niceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides C. W. Ruckel Middle School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.