- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallahassee, FL
Fort Braden School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Braden School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120111001825
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Braden School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #30 of 37
- schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Braden School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Braden School ranks #30 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Fort Braden School grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 120111001825 · Tallahassee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 17.6:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
Fort Braden School grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort Braden School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school 668
Fort Braden School
668 students
What this shows Fort Braden School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Braden School compares
Fort Braden School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$10,979
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Fort Braden School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Braden School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Braden School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Braden School
How many students attend Fort Braden School?
Fort Braden School has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Braden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Braden School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Fort Braden School?
71.2% of students at Fort Braden School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Braden School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Braden School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Braden School?
Fort Braden School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Fort Braden School rank among schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Braden School ranks #30 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides Fort Braden School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.