- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Callahan Middle School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120135001314 · Callahan, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 19:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Yulee High School (1,486 students)
Callahan Middle School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Callahan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yulee High Sch
Yulee High School
1,486 students
- Wildlight Elem
Wildlight Elementary
1,181 students
- Yulee Middle S
Yulee Middle School
1,174 students
- Fernandina Bea
Fernandina Beach High School
978 students
- West Nassau Co
West Nassau County High School
923 students
- This school
Callahan Middle School
704 students
What this shows Callahan Middle School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Callahan Middle School compares
Callahan Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,049
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
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.
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
District finance for Nassau reports $10,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,181
- 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
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 (~704 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.