Enrollment
102
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120027002088
Crest School — Lecanto, FL
Federal NCES profile for Crest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crest School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crest School reports 102 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 73% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% above the Florida average and 10% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 102 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 71.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Citrus spends $11,891 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.1% from local sources (property taxes), 34.9% from the state, and 24.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crest School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 73% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
5:1
students per teacher
— 73% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
71.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,891
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 102 Top 11% in Florida — larger than 89% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.8% +9% vs state
NCES ID 120027002088
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 102:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 71.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Citrus, which includes Crest School.
$11,891
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 34.9%
Federal 24.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Similar other schools in Lecanto
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Alternative education program
82 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Creek Treatment Center
Alternative education program
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Pace Center for Girls
Alternative education program
29 students 14:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Crest School
How many students attend Crest School?
Crest School has 102 students enrolled. It is a other school in LECANTO, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crest School is 5:1, which is 73% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in LECANTO, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crest School?
Crest School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.