- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crestview, FL
Davidson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Davidson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120138003210
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 17
- public schools in Crestview · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidson Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Middle School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Crestview, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Davidson Middle School held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120138003210 · Crestview, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,111 enr · 20.2:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Davidson Middle School held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Davidson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school
Davidson Middle School
1,111 students
What this shows Davidson Middle School reports 1,111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davidson Middle School compares
Davidson Middle 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,111
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$10,809
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Davidson Middle School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davidson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davidson Middle School
How many students attend Davidson Middle School?
Davidson Middle School has 1,111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crestview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,149 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson Middle School?
46.0% of students at Davidson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Davidson Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Crestview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson Middle School?
Davidson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Davidson Middle School rank among public schools in Crestview?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Middle School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Crestview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crestview on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Davidson Middle School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.