- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arcadia, FL
Desoto Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Desoto Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120042006813
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desoto Secondary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Desoto Secondary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Secondary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Arcadia, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Desoto Secondary School held near 68 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120042006813 · Arcadia, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 25.5:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto County High School (1,215 students)
Desoto Secondary School held near 68 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Desoto Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto County
Desoto County High School
1,215 students
- Desoto Middle
Desoto Middle School
922 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary School
861 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
622 students
- Nocatee Elemen 475
Nocatee Elementary School
475 students
- This school 51
Desoto Secondary School
51 students
What this shows Desoto Secondary School reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desoto Secondary School compares
Desoto Secondary 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,385
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 82.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
African American 29.4%
White 15.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Desoto Secondary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Desoto reports $12,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desoto Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nocatee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desoto Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~51 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desoto Secondary School
How many students attend Desoto Secondary School?
Desoto Secondary School has 51 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Arcadia, FL. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Secondary School is 25.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desoto Secondary School?
82.6% of students at Desoto Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desoto Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Desoto Secondary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Arcadia, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desoto Secondary School?
Desoto Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Desoto Secondary School rank among schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Secondary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Arcadia, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arcadia on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto?
Besides Desoto Secondary School, Desoto also operates Desoto County High School (1,215 students), Desoto Middle School (922 students), and Memorial Elementary School (861 students). See the Desoto district page for the complete list.