- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeport, FL
Freeport Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Freeport Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120198002541
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeport Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeport Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freeport, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Freeport Elementary School held near 1,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 72.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 120198002541 · Freeport, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,120 enr · 17.5:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Freeport Elementary School held near 1,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 72.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Freeport Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walton H
South Walton High School
1,127 students
- This school
Freeport Elementary School
1,120 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
969 students
- Dune Lakes Ele
Dune Lakes Elementary School
924 students
- Van R. Butler
Van R. Butler Elementary School
914 students
- Emerald Coast
Emerald Coast Middle School
872 students
What this shows Freeport Elementary School reports 1,120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeport Elementary School compares
Freeport Elementary 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,120 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,120
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% 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
29.9%
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
$13,721
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Freeport Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walton reports $13,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freeport Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dune Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van R. Butler Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerald Coast Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeport Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freeport Elementary School
How many students attend Freeport Elementary School?
Freeport Elementary School has 1,120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeport, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,123 (2022-23) → 1,161 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeport Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Freeport Elementary School?
47.6% of students at Freeport Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeport Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Freeport Elementary School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Freeport, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeport Elementary School?
Freeport Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Freeport Elementary School rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freeport, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Walton?
Besides Freeport Elementary School, Walton also operates South Walton High School (1,127 students), Walton High School (969 students), and Dune Lakes Elementary School (924 students). See the Walton district page for the complete list.