Enrollment
704
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Callahan, FL
Callahan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Callahan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120135001314
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Callahan Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Callahan · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Callahan Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Callahan Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Callahan, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Callahan Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Callahan Middle School
Callahan Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Callahan, Florida, enrolling 704 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 704 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 730 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #686, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 704 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students) and Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students) alongside Callahan Middle 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 Callahan Middle School compares
Callahan Middle 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$9,766
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 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 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 87.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Callahan Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nassau, which includes Callahan Middle School.
$9,766
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 15.0%
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 Callahan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Callahan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~704 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Callahan Middle School
How many students attend Callahan Middle School?
Callahan Middle School has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Callahan, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Callahan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Callahan Middle School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Callahan Middle School?
39.1% of students at Callahan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Callahan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Callahan Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Callahan, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Callahan Middle School?
Callahan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Callahan Middle School rank among public schools in Callahan?
By Resource Investment Index, Callahan Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Callahan, 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 Callahan on the city page.
Is Callahan Middle School a good school?
Callahan Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Nassau?
Besides Callahan Middle School, Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students), Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.
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