Enrollment
745
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooksville, FL
D. S. Parrott Middle School
Federal NCES profile for D. S. Parrott Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120081002603
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D. S. Parrott Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
D. S. Parrott Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D. S. Parrott Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Brooksville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D. S. Parrott Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at D. S. Parrott Middle School
D. S. Parrott Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brooksville, Florida, enrolling 745 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 745 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,053 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #993, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 354 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 745 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students) and Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students) alongside D. S. Parrott Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How D. S. Parrott Middle School compares
D. S. Parrott Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
76.1%
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
$9,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, D. S. Parrott Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hernando, which includes D. S. Parrott Middle School.
$9,962
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 15.1%
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.
How D. S. Parrott Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D. S. Parrott Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~745 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about D. S. Parrott Middle School
How many students attend D. S. Parrott Middle School?
D. S. Parrott Middle School has 745 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooksville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D. S. Parrott Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at D. S. Parrott Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 D. S. Parrott Middle School?
62.4% of students at D. S. Parrott Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D. S. Parrott Middle School?
The largest demographic group at D. S. Parrott Middle School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Brooksville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D. S. Parrott Middle School?
D. S. Parrott Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D. S. Parrott Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, D. S. Parrott Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Brooksville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brooksville on the city page.
Is D. S. Parrott Middle School a good school?
D. S. Parrott Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides D. S. Parrott Middle School, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.
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