- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Myers, FL
Oak Hammock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Hammock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120108007395
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Hammock Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Hammock Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hammock Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-141 students YoY
Oak Hammock Middle School shrank from 1,563 students in 2022-23 to 1,422 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.2 → 69.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-141 students YoY 120108007395 · Fort Myers, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,242 enr · 15:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Oak Hammock Middle School shrank from 1,563 students in 2022-23 to 1,422 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 83.2 → 69.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oak Hammock Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 1,242
Oak Hammock Middle School
1,242 students
What this shows Oak Hammock Middle School reports 1,242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Hammock Middle School compares
Oak Hammock 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,242 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,242
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.3%
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
$12,108
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
209
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 13.4%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Oak Hammock Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Hammock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Hammock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~1,242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Hammock Middle School
How many students attend Oak Hammock Middle School?
Oak Hammock Middle School has 1,242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,563 (2022-23) → 1,422 (2023-24), down 141.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hammock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hammock Middle School is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Oak Hammock Middle School?
56.2% of students at Oak Hammock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Hammock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Hammock Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Hammock Middle School?
Oak Hammock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Oak Hammock Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hammock Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Oak Hammock Middle School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.