- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Defuniak Springs, FL
Mossy Head School
Federal NCES profile for Mossy Head School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120198007324
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mossy Head School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Defuniak Springs · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mossy Head School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mossy Head School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Defuniak Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120198007324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Mossy Head School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+14.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 120198007324 · Defuniak Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 18.6:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Mossy Head School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+14.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mossy Head School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walton H
South Walton High School
1,127 students
- Freeport Eleme
Freeport Elementary School
1,120 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
969 students
- Dune Lakes Ele
Dune Lakes Elementary School
924 students
- Van R. Butler
Van R. Butler Elementary School
914 students
- This school
Mossy Head School
521 students
What this shows Mossy Head School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mossy Head School compares
Mossy Head School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$13,721
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Mossy Head School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walton reports $13,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mossy Head School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeport Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dune Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van R. Butler Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mossy Head School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mossy Head School
How many students attend Mossy Head School?
Mossy Head School has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Defuniak Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mossy Head School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mossy Head School is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mossy Head School?
78.4% of students at Mossy Head School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mossy Head School?
The largest demographic group at Mossy Head School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Defuniak Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mossy Head School?
Mossy Head 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 Mossy Head School rank among schools in Defuniak Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Mossy Head School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Defuniak Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Defuniak Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Walton?
Besides Mossy Head School, Walton also operates South Walton High School (1,127 students), Freeport Elementary School (1,120 students), and Walton High School (969 students). See the Walton district page for the complete list.