- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cantonment, FL
Ransom Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ransom Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120051002600
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ransom Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cantonment · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ransom Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ransom Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cantonment, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Ransom Middle School held near 1,198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 120051002600 · Cantonment, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,180 enr · 18.4:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Ransom Middle School held near 1,198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ransom Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- This school
Ransom Middle School
1,180 students
What this shows Ransom Middle School reports 1,180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ransom Middle School compares
Ransom 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,180
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$12,299
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 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Ransom Middle School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ransom Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ransom Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ransom Middle School
How many students attend Ransom Middle School?
Ransom Middle School has 1,180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cantonment, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,224 (2022-23) → 1,198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ransom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ransom Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ransom Middle School?
43.8% of students at Ransom Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ransom Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ransom Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Cantonment, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ransom Middle School?
Ransom 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 Ransom Middle School rank among public schools in Cantonment?
By Resource Investment Index, Ransom Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cantonment, 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 Escambia?
Besides Ransom Middle School, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.