- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leesburg, FL
Oak Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Park 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 120105001107
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Park Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Park Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Leesburg, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Oak Park Middle School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120105001107 · Leesburg, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 15.9:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Oak Park Middle School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oak Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 558
Oak Park Middle School
558 students
What this shows Oak Park Middle School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Park Middle School compares
Oak Park 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$10,768
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 23.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Oak Park Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park Middle School
How many students attend Oak Park Middle School?
Oak Park Middle School has 558 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leesburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Park Middle School?
67.1% of students at Oak Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Park Middle School is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Leesburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Park Middle School?
Oak Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Park Middle School rank among public schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Leesburg, 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 Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Oak Park Middle School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.