- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, FL
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165001813
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Milton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Central School grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 120165001813 · Milton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 15.9:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Central School grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 732
Central School
732 students
What this shows Central School reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central School is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$10,065
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Central School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central 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 | Similar 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 Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 732 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Central School?
46.8% of students at Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Milton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Central School rank among schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Central 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.