Enrollment
29
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Defuniak Springs, FL
Walton Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Walton Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120198003527
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton Learning Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Defuniak Springs · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 29
- students enrolled
Walton Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 schools in Defuniak Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120198003527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walton Learning Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walton Learning Center
Walton Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Defuniak Springs, Florida, enrolling 29 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Florida schools, with 29 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 16 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 29 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Walton also operates South Walton High School (1,127 students) and Freeport Elementary School (1,120 students) alongside Walton Learning Center.
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 Walton Learning Center compares
Walton Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.2 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton, which includes Walton Learning Center.
$11,790
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.6%
State 11.8%
Federal 12.6%
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 Walton Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeport Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dune Lakes Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van R. Butler Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~29 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walton Learning Center
How many students attend Walton Learning Center?
Walton Learning Center has 29 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Defuniak Springs, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Learning Center is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton Learning Center?
Walton Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Walton Learning Center rank among schools in Defuniak Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Learning Center ranks #7 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.
Is Walton Learning Center a good school?
Walton Learning Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. 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 Walton?
Besides Walton Learning Center, 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.
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