- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chiefland, FL
Nature Coast Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nature Coast Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120114004951Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nature Coast Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Chiefland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nature Coast Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nature Coast Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chiefland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Nature Coast Middle School shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120114004951 · Chiefland, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
84 enr · 14:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Williston Middle High School (1,121 students)
Nature Coast Middle School shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Nature Coast Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williston Midd
Williston Middle High School
1,121 students
- Chiefland Midd
Chiefland Middle High School
760 students
- Chiefland Elem
Chiefland Elementary School
725 students
- Joyce M. Bullo
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School
638 students
- Bronson Elemen
Bronson Elementary School
586 students
- This school 84
Nature Coast Middle School
84 students
What this shows Nature Coast Middle School reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nature Coast Middle School compares
Nature Coast Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$11,488
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 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 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 7.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Nature Coast Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Levy reports $11,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nature Coast Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Middle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chiefland Middle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chiefland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nature Coast Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nature Coast Middle School
How many students attend Nature Coast Middle School?
Nature Coast Middle School has 84 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chiefland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nature Coast Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nature Coast Middle School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Nature Coast Middle School?
80.0% of students at Nature Coast Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nature Coast Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nature Coast Middle School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Chiefland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nature Coast Middle School?
Nature Coast Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Nature Coast Middle School rank among public schools in Chiefland?
By Resource Investment Index, Nature Coast Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chiefland, 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 Levy?
Besides Nature Coast Middle School, Levy also operates Williston Middle High School (1,121 students), Chiefland Middle High School (760 students), and Chiefland Elementary School (725 students). See the Levy district page for the complete list.