Enrollment
78
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Augustine, FL
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)
Federal NCES profile for Deaf Middle School (Fsdb), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120201601246
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 36
- public schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) ranks #8 of 36 public schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
District: Deaf/Blind · Florida
NCES ID 120201601246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) is a high-poverty, small elementary school in St Augustine, Florida, enrolling 78 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.6:1, Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) is leaner than roughly 97% of Florida schools and 69% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 79.8% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Florida schools, with 78 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 78 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Deaf/Blind also operates Deaf High School (Fsdb) (179 students) and Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) (97 students) alongside Deaf Middle School (Fsdb).
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 Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) compares
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 69% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 78 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 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 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 17.9%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
How Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf High School (Fsdb) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blind High School (Fsdb) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 3.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~78 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)
How many students attend Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)?
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) has 78 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Augustine, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)?
The student-teacher ratio at Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) is 5.6:1, which is 69% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% lower 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 Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)?
79.8% of students at Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)?
The largest demographic group at Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)?
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) rank among public schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) ranks #8 of 36 public schools in St Augustine, 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 St Augustine on the city page.
Is Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) a good school?
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. 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 Deaf/Blind?
Besides Deaf Middle School (Fsdb), Deaf/Blind also operates Deaf High School (Fsdb) (179 students), Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb) (97 students), and Blind High School (Fsdb) (93 students). See the Deaf/Blind district page for the complete list.
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