Enrollment
922
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 120192005747
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School — Daytona Beach, FL
Federal NCES profile for David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 19
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)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School reports 922 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% below the Florida average and 0% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 307 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Volusia spends $11,697 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.1% from local sources (property taxes), 34.5% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), 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 David C. Hinson Sr. Middle 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 77% | — | — |
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
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 0% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$11,697
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 922 Top 77% in Florida — larger than 23% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.8% -0% vs state
NCES ID 120192005747
Student demographics
White 47.3%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 307:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.5%
In-school suspensions 106
Out-of-school suspensions 122
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School.
$11,697
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 18.5%
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
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- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
How many students attend David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School has 922 students enrolled. It is a middle school in DAYTONA BEACH, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
51.8% of students at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is White at 47.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in DAYTONA BEACH, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) 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.