- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, FL
Ese Development Center
Federal NCES profile for Ese Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165003666
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ese Development Center earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ese Development Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ese Development Center ranks #3 of 12 schools in Milton, FL.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 120165003666 · Milton, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 5.5:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 12 schools in Milton. Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ese Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 66
Ese Development Center
66 students
What this shows Ese Development Center reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ese Development Center compares
Ese Development Center vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,065
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ese Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ese Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ese Development Center
How many students attend Ese Development Center?
Ese Development Center has 66 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Milton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ese Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ese Development Center is 5.5:1, which is 69% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 65% 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 Ese Development Center?
48.5% of students at Ese Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ese Development Center?
Ese Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Ese Development Center rank among schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ese Development Center ranks #3 of 12 schools in Milton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milton on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Ese Development Center, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.