Enrollment
971
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Live Oak, FL
Suwannee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Suwannee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120183001947
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suwannee Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Live Oak · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Suwannee Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Live Oak, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Suwannee Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Suwannee Middle School
Suwannee Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Live Oak, Florida, enrolling 971 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 971 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 843 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #772, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 306 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 971 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students) and Suwannee Riverside Elementary (901 students) alongside Suwannee Middle 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 Suwannee Middle School compares
Suwannee Middle 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$10,292
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Suwannee Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suwannee, which includes Suwannee Middle School.
$10,292
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 25.8%
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 Suwannee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branford High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Pineview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suwannee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle 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 (~971 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Suwannee Middle School
How many students attend Suwannee Middle School?
Suwannee Middle School has 971 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Live Oak, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suwannee Middle School?
60.5% of students at Suwannee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suwannee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Suwannee Middle School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Live Oak, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suwannee Middle School?
Suwannee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Suwannee Middle School rank among public schools in Live Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Live Oak, 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 Live Oak on the city page.
Is Suwannee Middle School a good school?
Suwannee Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Suwannee?
Besides Suwannee Middle School, Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students), Suwannee Riverside Elementary (901 students), and Branford High School (799 students). See the Suwannee district page for the complete list.
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