Enrollment
84
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nature Coast Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nature Coast Middle School
Nature Coast Middle School is a high-poverty, small charter middle school in Chiefland, Florida, enrolling 84 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.0% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 84 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Levy also operates Williston Middle High School (1,121 students) and Chiefland Middle High School (760 students) alongside Nature Coast Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nature Coast Middle School compares
Nature Coast Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Levy, which includes Nature Coast Middle School.
$10,893
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 49.6%
Federal 25.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~84 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chiefland on the city page.
Is Nature Coast Middle School a good school?
Nature Coast Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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