- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vero Beach, FL
Gifford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gifford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120093002193
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gifford Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gifford Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gifford Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093002193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Gifford Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120093002193 · Vero Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 21:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Gifford Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gifford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vero Beach Hig
Vero Beach High School
2,645 students
- Sebastian Rive
Sebastian River High School
1,777 students
- Storm Grove Mi 904
Storm Grove Middle School
904 students
- Imagine at Sou 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- Sebastian Rive 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- This school 608
Gifford Middle School
608 students
What this shows Gifford Middle School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gifford Middle School compares
Gifford 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$11,843
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 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.7%
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Gifford Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian River reports $11,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gifford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gifford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gifford Middle School
How many students attend Gifford Middle School?
Gifford Middle School has 608 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gifford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gifford Middle School is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gifford Middle School?
68.7% of students at Gifford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gifford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gifford Middle School is African American at 36.7% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gifford Middle School?
Gifford 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 Gifford Middle School rank among middle schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Gifford Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Vero Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Gifford Middle School, Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and Storm Grove Middle School (904 students). See the Indian River district page for the complete list.