- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Seaside Neighborhood School
Federal NCES profile for Seaside Neighborhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120198003138Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seaside Neighborhood School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Santa Rosa Beach · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Seaside Neighborhood School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seaside Neighborhood School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120198003138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Seaside Neighborhood School grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 120198003138 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
501 enr · 26.4:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Seaside Neighborhood School grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seaside Neighborhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walton H
South Walton High School
1,127 students
- Freeport Eleme
Freeport Elementary School
1,120 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
969 students
- Dune Lakes Ele
Dune Lakes Elementary School
924 students
- Van R. Butler
Van R. Butler Elementary School
914 students
- This school
Seaside Neighborhood School
501 students
What this shows Seaside Neighborhood School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seaside Neighborhood School compares
Seaside Neighborhood School is a growing 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 89% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,721
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 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Seaside Neighborhood School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walton reports $13,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seaside Neighborhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeport Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dune Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van R. Butler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seaside Neighborhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seaside Neighborhood School
How many students attend Seaside Neighborhood School?
Seaside Neighborhood School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaside Neighborhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaside Neighborhood School is 26.4:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seaside Neighborhood School?
5.7% of students at Seaside Neighborhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seaside Neighborhood School?
The largest demographic group at Seaside Neighborhood School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaside Neighborhood School?
Seaside Neighborhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Seaside Neighborhood School rank among public schools in Santa Rosa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Seaside Neighborhood School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Santa Rosa Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Walton?
Besides Seaside Neighborhood School, Walton also operates South Walton High School (1,127 students), Freeport Elementary School (1,120 students), and Walton High School (969 students). See the Walton district page for the complete list.