- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Wakulla Institute held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120195003280 · Crawfordville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 5.5:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakulla High School (1,369 students)
Wakulla Institute held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wakulla Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakulla High S
Wakulla High School
1,369 students
- Crawfordville
Crawfordville Elementary School
691 students
- Shadeville Ele
Shadeville Elementary School
653 students
- Riversprings M
Riversprings Middle School
552 students
- Riversink Elem
Riversink Elementary School
552 students
- This school 55
Wakulla Institute
55 students
What this shows Wakulla Institute reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakulla Institute compares
Wakulla Institute 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Wakulla reports $10,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.