- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Cloud, FL
Narcoossee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Narcoossee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120147003632
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Narcoossee Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Narcoossee Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Narcoossee Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Saint Cloud, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Narcoossee Middle School held near 1,390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120147003632 · Saint Cloud, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,042 enr · 14.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Narcoossee Middle School held near 1,390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Narcoossee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 1,042
Narcoossee Middle School
1,042 students
What this shows Narcoossee Middle School reports 1,042 students on the CCD universe file.
How Narcoossee Middle School compares
Narcoossee 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,042
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$10,383
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 19.5%
African American 9.1%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Narcoossee Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Narcoossee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Narcoossee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,042 students)
Frequently asked questions about Narcoossee Middle School
How many students attend Narcoossee Middle School?
Narcoossee Middle School has 1,042 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Cloud, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,371 (2022-23) → 1,390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Narcoossee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Narcoossee Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower 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 Narcoossee Middle School?
36.9% of students at Narcoossee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Narcoossee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Narcoossee Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Narcoossee Middle School?
Narcoossee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Narcoossee Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Narcoossee Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Narcoossee Middle School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.