- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freeport, FL
Freeport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Freeport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120198003524
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeport Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeport Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Freeport, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Freeport Middle School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120198003524 · Freeport, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 21.9:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Freeport Middle School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Freeport Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walton H
South Walton High School
1,127 students
- Freeport Eleme
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
- This school
Freeport Middle School
790 students
What this shows Freeport Middle School reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeport Middle School compares
Freeport 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 18% | 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
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 790 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Freeport Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeport Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Freeport Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 Freeport Middle School
How many students attend Freeport Middle School?
Freeport Middle School has 790 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freeport, FL. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeport Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freeport Middle School?
42.7% of students at Freeport Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Freeport Middle School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Freeport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeport Middle School?
Freeport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Freeport Middle School rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Walton also operates South Walton High School (1,127 students), Freeport Elementary School (1,120 students), and Walton High School (969 students). See the Walton district page for the complete list.