Enrollment
68
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crestview, FL
Richbourg School
Federal NCES profile for Richbourg School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138007622
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richbourg School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Crestview · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richbourg School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richbourg School ranks #6 of 14 schools in Crestview, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richbourg School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richbourg School
Richbourg School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Crestview, Florida, enrolling 68 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.2:1, Richbourg School is leaner than roughly 98% of Florida schools and 71% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Florida schools, with 68 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 34 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 16 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 68 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students) and Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students) alongside Richbourg 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 Richbourg School compares
Richbourg 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 71% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.7%
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
$10,590
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 34 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 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 69.1%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Richbourg School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okaloosa, which includes Richbourg School.
$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 Richbourg School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richbourg School'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.
Similar enrollment (~68 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richbourg School
How many students attend Richbourg School?
Richbourg School has 68 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Crestview, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richbourg School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richbourg School is 5.2:1, which is 71% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richbourg School?
57.0% of students at Richbourg School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richbourg School?
The largest demographic group at Richbourg School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Crestview, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richbourg School?
Richbourg School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Richbourg School rank among schools in Crestview?
By Resource Investment Index, Richbourg School ranks #6 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 Richbourg School a good school?
Richbourg School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 Okaloosa?
Besides Richbourg School, 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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