Enrollment
55
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crawfordville, FL
Wakulla Institute
Federal NCES profile for Wakulla Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120195003280
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakulla Institute earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Crawfordville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakulla Institute has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakulla Institute ranks #1 of 3 schools in Crawfordville, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120195003280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wakulla Institute compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wakulla Institute
Wakulla Institute is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Crawfordville, Florida, enrolling 55 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.5:1, Wakulla Institute is leaner than roughly 98% of Florida schools and 69% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 55 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 53 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 55 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wakulla also operates Wakulla High School (1,369 students) and Crawfordville Elementary School (691 students) alongside Wakulla Institute.
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 Wakulla Institute compares
Wakulla Institute on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% 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.
Funding equity
$9,999
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 49.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 96.4 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 67.3%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Wakulla Institute is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wakulla, which includes Wakulla Institute.
$9,999
Per student
-10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 15.8%
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 Wakulla Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakulla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crawfordville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadeville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riversprings Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riversink Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakulla Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wakulla Institute
How many students attend Wakulla Institute?
Wakulla Institute has 55 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Crawfordville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakulla Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakulla Institute is 5.5:1, which is 69% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 65% 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 Wakulla Institute?
61.5% of students at Wakulla Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakulla Institute?
The largest demographic group at Wakulla Institute is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Crawfordville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakulla Institute?
Wakulla Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wakulla Institute rank among schools in Crawfordville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakulla Institute ranks #1 of 3 schools in Crawfordville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Crawfordville on the city page.
Is Wakulla Institute a good school?
Wakulla Institute earns 54/100 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 Wakulla?
Besides Wakulla Institute, Wakulla also operates Wakulla High School (1,369 students), Crawfordville Elementary School (691 students), and Shadeville Elementary School (653 students). See the Wakulla district page for the complete list.
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