Enrollment
476
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crawfordville, FL
Wakulla Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wakulla Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120195002273
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakulla Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Crawfordville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakulla Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakulla Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Crawfordville, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120195002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wakulla Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wakulla Middle School
Wakulla Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Crawfordville, Florida, enrolling 476 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #255.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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: 217 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 476 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wakulla also operates Wakulla High School (1,369 students) and Crawfordville Elementary School (691 students) alongside Wakulla 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 Wakulla Middle School compares
Wakulla 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
52.5%
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
$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
138
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 74.4%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Wakulla Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wakulla, which includes Wakulla Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakulla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crawfordville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadeville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riversprings Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riversink Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakulla Middle School'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 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 (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wakulla Middle School
How many students attend Wakulla Middle School?
Wakulla Middle School has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crawfordville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakulla Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakulla 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 Wakulla Middle School?
37.9% of students at Wakulla Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakulla Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wakulla Middle School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Crawfordville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakulla Middle School?
Wakulla Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wakulla Middle School rank among public schools in Crawfordville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakulla Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public 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 public schools in Crawfordville on the city page.
Is Wakulla Middle School a good school?
Wakulla Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Middle School, 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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