Enrollment
28
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crestview, FL
Okaloosa Regional Detention
Federal NCES profile for Okaloosa Regional Detention, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138003621
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okaloosa Regional Detention earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Crestview · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 28
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Okaloosa Regional Detention ranks #5 of 14 schools in Crestview, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-48% vs state
What stands out at Okaloosa Regional Detention
Okaloosa Regional Detention is a small combined-grade school in Crestview, Florida, enrolling 28 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Florida schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 32 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 68/100).
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students) and Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students) alongside Okaloosa Regional Detention.
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 Okaloosa Regional Detention compares
Okaloosa Regional Detention on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 39.3%
African American 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Okaloosa Regional Detention is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okaloosa, which includes Okaloosa Regional Detention.
$10,590
Per student
-5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 19.6%
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 Okaloosa Regional Detention Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Baker School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Okaloosa Regional Detention's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Okaloosa Regional Detention
How many students attend Okaloosa Regional Detention?
Okaloosa Regional Detention has 28 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Crestview, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okaloosa Regional Detention?
27.3% of students at Okaloosa Regional Detention are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okaloosa Regional Detention?
The largest demographic group at Okaloosa Regional Detention is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Crestview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okaloosa Regional Detention?
Okaloosa Regional Detention has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Okaloosa Regional Detention rank among schools in Crestview?
By Resource Investment Index, Okaloosa Regional Detention ranks #5 of 14 schools in Crestview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Crestview on the city page.
Is Okaloosa Regional Detention a good school?
Okaloosa Regional Detention earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. 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 Okaloosa?
Besides Okaloosa Regional Detention, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.
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