Enrollment
1,242
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 120108007395
Oak Hammock Middle School — Fort Myers, FL
Federal NCES profile for Oak Hammock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Hammock Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oak Hammock Middle School reports 1,242 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 83.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% above the Florida average and 8% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 414 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 62.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lee spends $12,577 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.0% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Hammock Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,242 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,577
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,242 Top 88% in Florida — larger than 12% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 83.0
Students per teacher 18.8:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.2% +8% vs state
NCES ID 120108007395
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 414:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 62.3%
In-school suspensions 209
Out-of-school suspensions 46
Expulsions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Oak Hammock Middle School.
$12,577
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 17.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hammock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hammock Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.