- Enrollment
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Labelle, FL
Labelle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Labelle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120078004349
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Labelle Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Labelle · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Labelle Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Labelle Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Labelle, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Labelle Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 120078004349 · Labelle, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
830 enr · 18.9:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students)
Labelle Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Labelle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Digital Academ
Digital Academy of Florida
6,069 students
- Labelle High S 1,422
Labelle High School
1,422 students
- Clewiston High 966
Clewiston High School
966 students
- Country Oaks E 935
Country Oaks Elementary School
935 students
- This school 830
Labelle Middle School
830 students
- Clewiston Midd 679
Clewiston Middle School
679 students
What this shows Labelle Middle School reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Labelle Middle School compares
Labelle 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$9,323
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
White 15.5%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Labelle Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hendry reports $9,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Labelle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Academy of Florida | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Labelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clewiston High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clewiston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Labelle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~830 students)
Frequently asked questions about Labelle Middle School
How many students attend Labelle Middle School?
Labelle Middle School has 830 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Labelle, FL. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Labelle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Labelle Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Labelle Middle School?
68.1% of students at Labelle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Labelle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Labelle Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Labelle, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Labelle Middle School?
Labelle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Labelle Middle School rank among public schools in Labelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Labelle Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Labelle, 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 Labelle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hendry?
Besides Labelle Middle School, Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students), Labelle High School (1,422 students), and Clewiston High School (966 students). See the Hendry district page for the complete list.