- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eustis, FL
Eustis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eustis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120105003195
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eustis Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Eustis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eustis Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eustis Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Eustis, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Eustis Middle School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 120105003195 · Eustis, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 15.8:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Eustis Middle School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Eustis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 790
Eustis Middle School
790 students
What this shows Eustis Middle School reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eustis Middle School compares
Eustis 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.0%
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
$10,768
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 22.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Eustis Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eustis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eustis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eustis Middle School
How many students attend Eustis Middle School?
Eustis Middle School has 790 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eustis, FL. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eustis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eustis Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Eustis Middle School?
52.2% of students at Eustis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eustis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eustis Middle School is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Eustis, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eustis Middle School?
Eustis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Eustis Middle School rank among public schools in Eustis?
By Resource Investment Index, Eustis Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Eustis, 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 Eustis on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Eustis Middle School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.