- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cross City, FL
Ruth Rains Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Rains Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120045002154
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Rains Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cross City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Rains Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Rains Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cross City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ruth Rains Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120045002154 · Cross City, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 15.4:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixie County High School (791 students)
Ruth Rains Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ruth Rains Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixie County H
Dixie County High School
791 students
- James M. Ander
James M. Anderson Elementary School
563 students
- Old Town Eleme
Old Town Elementary School
517 students
- This school
Ruth Rains Middle School
431 students
- Kinder Cub Sch 121
Kinder Cub School Inc
121 students
What this shows Ruth Rains Middle School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Rains Middle School compares
Ruth Rains 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$12,445
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dixie reports $12,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Rains Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James M. Anderson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Town Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinder Cub School Inc | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Rains Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Rains Middle School
How many students attend Ruth Rains Middle School?
Ruth Rains Middle School has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cross City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Rains Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Rains Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 Ruth Rains Middle School?
72.6% of students at Ruth Rains Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Rains Middle School?
Ruth Rains Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Ruth Rains Middle School rank among public schools in Cross City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Rains Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cross City, 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 Dixie?
Besides Ruth Rains Middle School, Dixie also operates Dixie County High School (791 students), James M. Anderson Elementary School (563 students), and Old Town Elementary School (517 students). See the Dixie district page for the complete list.