Enrollment
1,172
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naples, FL
Oakridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120033001383
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakridge Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 9
- middle schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Middle School ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakridge Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakridge Middle School
Oakridge Middle School is a large middle school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 1,172 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.1% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 1,172 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 445 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #262.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Oakridge 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 Oakridge Middle School compares
Oakridge 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,172 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,172
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 6.4%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Oakridge 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 Collier, which includes Oakridge Middle School.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Oakridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,172 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakridge Middle School
How many students attend Oakridge Middle School?
Oakridge Middle School has 1,172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakridge Middle School?
26.1% of students at Oakridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakridge Middle School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakridge Middle School?
Oakridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Middle School ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Naples, 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 Naples on the city page.
Is Oakridge Middle School a good school?
Oakridge Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Collier?
Besides Oakridge Middle School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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