- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lecanto, FL
Lecanto Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lecanto Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120027002123
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lecanto Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Lecanto · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lecanto Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lecanto Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lecanto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lecanto Middle School held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120027002123 · Lecanto, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 17.5:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecanto High School (1,735 students)
Lecanto Middle School held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lecanto Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lecanto High S
Lecanto High School
1,735 students
- Citrus High Sc
Citrus High School
1,465 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River High School
1,293 students
- Inverness Midd
Inverness Middle School
911 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
906 students
- This school
Lecanto Middle School
786 students
What this shows Lecanto Middle School reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lecanto Middle School compares
Lecanto 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$11,410
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Lecanto Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Citrus reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lecanto Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lecanto Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lecanto Middle School
How many students attend Lecanto Middle School?
Lecanto Middle School has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lecanto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lecanto Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lecanto Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Lecanto Middle School?
51.9% of students at Lecanto Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lecanto Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lecanto Middle School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Lecanto, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lecanto Middle School?
Lecanto Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Lecanto Middle School rank among public schools in Lecanto?
By Resource Investment Index, Lecanto Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lecanto, 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 Lecanto on the city page.
What other schools are in Citrus?
Besides Lecanto Middle School, Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students), Citrus High School (1,465 students), and Crystal River High School (1,293 students). See the Citrus district page for the complete list.