- Enrollment
- 2,533
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palm Coast, FL
Indian Trails Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trails Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120054003064
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trails Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Palm Coast · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Trails Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trails Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Palm Coast, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Indian Trails Middle School held near 1,513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120054003064 · Palm Coast, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,438 enr · 20.3:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students)
Indian Trails Middle School held near 1,513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Indian Trails Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagler-Palm C
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
2,533 students
- Matanzas High
Matanzas High School
2,102 students
- This school
Indian Trails Middle School
1,438 students
- Buddy Taylor M
Buddy Taylor Middle School
1,310 students
- Belle Terre El
Belle Terre Elementary School
1,288 students
- Bunnell Elemen
Bunnell Elementary School
1,061 students
What this shows Indian Trails Middle School reports 1,438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Trails Middle School compares
Indian Trails 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,438
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$10,757
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 719 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Indian Trails Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagler reports $10,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Trails Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler-Palm Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matanzas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buddy Taylor Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Terre Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunnell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trails Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Trails Middle School
How many students attend Indian Trails Middle School?
Indian Trails Middle School has 1,438 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palm Coast, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,518 (2022-23) → 1,513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trails Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trails Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Trails Middle School?
43.6% of students at Indian Trails Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Trails Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trails Middle School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Palm Coast, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trails Middle School?
Indian Trails Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Indian Trails Middle School rank among public schools in Palm Coast?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trails Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Palm Coast, 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 Palm Coast on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagler?
Besides Indian Trails Middle School, Flagler also operates Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students), Matanzas High School (2,102 students), and Buddy Taylor Middle School (1,310 students). See the Flagler district page for the complete list.