- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Defuniak Springs, FL
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)
Federal NCES profile for Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120198007690
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Defuniak Springs · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) has class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) ranks #2 of 7 schools in Defuniak Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120198007690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120198007690 · Defuniak Springs, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 12.6:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) 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 264
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)
264 students
What this shows Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) compares
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Florida - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) is about as mixed as 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 Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeport Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dune Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van R. Butler Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)'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.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)
How many students attend Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)?
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) has 264 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Defuniak Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) is 12.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% 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 Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)?
67.9% of students at Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)?
The largest demographic group at Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Defuniak Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)?
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) rank among schools in Defuniak Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) ranks #2 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 Initiative for Success in Education (Wise), 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.