- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lecanto, FL
Crest School
Federal NCES profile for Crest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120027002088
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crest School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Lecanto · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crest School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crest School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Lecanto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Crest School held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120027002088 · Lecanto, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 4.6:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecanto High School (1,735 students)
Crest School held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lecanto High S
Lecanto High School
1,735 students
- Citrus High Sc
Citrus High School
1,465 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River High School
1,293 students
- Inverness Midd
Inverness Middle School
911 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
906 students
- This school 102
Crest School
102 students
What this shows Crest School reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crest School compares
Crest 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 | 4.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.6%
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
$11,410
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 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Crest School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Citrus reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crest School
How many students attend Crest School?
Crest School has 102 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lecanto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crest School is 4.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 71% lower 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 Crest School?
56.8% of students at Crest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crest School?
The largest demographic group at Crest School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Lecanto, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crest School?
Crest School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Crest School rank among schools in Lecanto?
By Resource Investment Index, Crest School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Lecanto, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lecanto on the city page.
What other schools are in Citrus?
Besides Crest School, Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students), Citrus High School (1,465 students), and Crystal River High School (1,293 students). See the Citrus district page for the complete list.