- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newberry, FL
Oak View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120003000619
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak View Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Newberry · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak View Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Newberry, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Oak View Middle School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120003000619 · Newberry, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
962 enr · 22.9:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Oak View Middle School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oak View Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 962
Oak View Middle School
962 students
What this shows Oak View Middle School reports 962 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak View Middle School compares
Oak View 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 962 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
962
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,075
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Oak View Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak View Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~962 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak View Middle School
How many students attend Oak View Middle School?
Oak View Middle School has 962 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newberry, FL. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak View Middle School is 22.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak View Middle School?
42.5% of students at Oak View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak View Middle School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Newberry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak View Middle School?
Oak View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 View Middle School rank among public schools in Newberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Newberry, 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 Alachua?
Besides Oak View Middle School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.