- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Defuniak Springs, FL
Walton Academy Inc.
Federal NCES profile for Walton Academy Inc., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120198004458Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton Academy Inc. earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Defuniak Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 130
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Academy Inc. ranks #3 of 7 schools in Defuniak Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120198004458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Walton Academy Inc. shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120198004458 · Defuniak Springs, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
130 enr · 81.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Walton Academy Inc. shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Walton Academy Inc. 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 130
Walton Academy Inc.
130 students
What this shows Walton Academy Inc. reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton Academy Inc. compares
Walton Academy Inc. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 56% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 106.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Walton Academy Inc. is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Walton reports $13,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walton Academy Inc. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Freeport Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Dune Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Van R. Butler Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Walton Academy Inc.'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.
Frequently asked questions about Walton Academy Inc.
How many students attend Walton Academy Inc.?
Walton Academy Inc. has 130 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Defuniak Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 11.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walton Academy Inc.?
81.2% of students at Walton Academy Inc. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton Academy Inc.?
The largest demographic group at Walton Academy Inc. is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Defuniak Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton Academy Inc.?
Walton Academy Inc. has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Walton Academy Inc. rank among schools in Defuniak Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Academy Inc. ranks #3 of 7 schools in Defuniak Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Defuniak Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Walton?
Besides Walton Academy Inc., 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.