- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
D. S. Parrott Middle School shrank from 835 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-107 students YoY 120081002603 · Brooksville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 16.9:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
D. S. Parrott Middle School shrank from 835 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
D. S. Parrott Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school
D. S. Parrott Middle School
745 students
What this shows D. S. Parrott Middle School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How D. S. Parrott Middle School compares
D. S. Parrott 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,856
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 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.
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
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,613
- 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
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 (~745 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), down 107.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.