- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tallahassee, FL
R. Frank Nims Middle School
Federal NCES profile for R. Frank Nims Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120111001182
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. Frank Nims Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
R. Frank Nims Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. Frank Nims Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
R. Frank Nims Middle School shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 120111001182 · Tallahassee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 18.9:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
R. Frank Nims Middle School shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
R. Frank Nims Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school 625
R. Frank Nims Middle School
625 students
What this shows R. Frank Nims Middle School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. Frank Nims Middle School compares
R. Frank Nims Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$10,979
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 625 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
White 5.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, R. Frank Nims Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. Frank Nims Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. Frank Nims Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. Frank Nims Middle School
How many students attend R. Frank Nims Middle School?
R. Frank Nims Middle School has 625 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. Frank Nims Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. Frank Nims Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R. Frank Nims Middle School?
80.5% of students at R. Frank Nims Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. Frank Nims Middle School?
The largest demographic group at R. Frank Nims Middle School is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. Frank Nims Middle School?
R. Frank Nims Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 R. Frank Nims Middle School rank among middle schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, R. Frank Nims Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides R. Frank Nims Middle School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.