- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Walton Learning Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120198003527 · Defuniak Springs, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Walton Learning Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Walton Learning Center 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 29
Walton Learning Center
29 students
What this shows Walton Learning Center reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton Learning Center compares
Walton Learning Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
Programs
District finance for Walton reports $13,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,120
- 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 (~29 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), up 5.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.