- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tallahassee, FL
Lawton Chiles High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawton Chiles High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120111003598
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawton Chiles High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawton Chiles High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Chiles High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Lawton Chiles High School held near 1,928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 76.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 120111003598 · Tallahassee, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,881 enr · 24.1:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,822 students)
Lawton Chiles High School held near 1,928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 76.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lawton Chiles High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- William J Mont
William J Montford Iii Middle School
1,016 students
What this shows Lawton Chiles High School reports 1,881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawton Chiles High School compares
Lawton Chiles High 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 79% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,881
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$10,979
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 8.3%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Lawton Chiles High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawton Chiles High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J Montford Iii Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawton Chiles High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lawton Chiles High School
How many students attend Lawton Chiles High School?
Lawton Chiles High School has 1,881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,900 (2022-23) → 1,928 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton Chiles High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton Chiles High School is 24.1:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawton Chiles High School?
11.1% of students at Lawton Chiles High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawton Chiles High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawton Chiles High School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawton Chiles High School?
Lawton Chiles High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Lawton Chiles High School rank among high schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Chiles High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides Lawton Chiles High School, Leon also operates Lincoln High School (1,822 students), Leon High School (1,793 students), and James Rickards High School (1,718 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.