- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Placid, FL
Lake Placid Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Placid Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084002651
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Placid Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Lake Placid · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Placid Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Placid Middle School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lake Placid, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120084002651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Lake Placid Middle School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120084002651 · Lake Placid, FL Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 16.4:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Lake Placid Middle School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Placid Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 507
Lake Placid Middle School
507 students
What this shows Lake Placid Middle School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Placid Middle School compares
Lake Placid 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Florida - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.0%
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
$12,585
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 37.3%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Lake Placid Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Placid Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Placid Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Placid Middle School
How many students attend Lake Placid Middle School?
Lake Placid Middle School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Placid, FL. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Lake Placid Middle School?
71.0% of students at Lake Placid Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Placid Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Placid Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Lake Placid, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Placid Middle School?
Lake Placid Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Placid Middle School rank among schools in Lake Placid?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Placid Middle School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lake Placid, 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 Highlands?
Besides Lake Placid Middle School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.