- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naples, FL
Pine Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120033000353
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Ridge Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 9
- middle schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Pine Ridge Middle School held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120033000353 · Naples, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 18:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Pine Ridge Middle School held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pine Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 791
Pine Ridge Middle School
791 students
What this shows Pine Ridge Middle School reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Ridge Middle School compares
Pine Ridge 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Pine Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Pine Ridge Middle School?
Pine Ridge Middle School has 791 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Middle School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Ridge Middle School?
30.8% of students at Pine Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Ridge Middle School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Ridge Middle School?
Pine Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pine Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Ridge Middle School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Pine Ridge 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.