- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Land O Lakes, FL
Charles S. Rushe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charles S. Rushe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120153007326
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles S. Rushe Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Land O Lakes · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles S. Rushe Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Land O Lakes, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-195 students YoY
Charles S. Rushe Middle School shrank from 1,548 students in 2022-23 to 1,353 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.1 → 72.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-195 students YoY 120153007326 · Land O Lakes, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,365 enr · 18.4:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Charles S. Rushe Middle School shrank from 1,548 students in 2022-23 to 1,353 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 74.1 → 72.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Charles S. Rushe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
Charles S. Rushe Middle School
1,365 students
What this shows Charles S. Rushe Middle School reports 1,365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles S. Rushe Middle School compares
Charles S. Rushe 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,365
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,007
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Charles S. Rushe Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles S. Rushe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles S. Rushe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles S. Rushe Middle School
How many students attend Charles S. Rushe Middle School?
Charles S. Rushe Middle School has 1,365 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Land O Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,548 (2022-23) → 1,353 (2023-24), down 195.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles S. Rushe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles S. Rushe Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles S. Rushe Middle School?
21.7% of students at Charles S. Rushe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles S. Rushe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charles S. Rushe Middle School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Land O Lakes, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles S. Rushe Middle School?
Charles S. Rushe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Charles S. Rushe Middle School rank among public schools in Land O Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Land O Lakes, 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 Land O Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Charles S. Rushe Middle School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.