- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Okeechobee, FL
Yearling Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Yearling Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120141001360
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yearling Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Yearling Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yearling Middle School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
NCES ID 120141001360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Yearling Middle School shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 120141001360 · Okeechobee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 14:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Okeechobee High School (1,718 students)
Yearling Middle School shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Yearling Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okeechobee Hig
Okeechobee High School
1,718 students
- Everglades Ele
Everglades Elementary School
737 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle School
689 students
- This school 588
Yearling Middle School
588 students
- Central Elemen 571
Central Elementary School
571 students
- North Elementa 528
North Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Yearling Middle School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yearling Middle School compares
Yearling Middle School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
81.0%
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
$11,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
White 38.3%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Yearling Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okeechobee reports $11,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yearling Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everglades Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yearling Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yearling Middle School
How many students attend Yearling Middle School?
Yearling Middle School has 588 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Okeechobee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yearling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yearling Middle School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Yearling Middle School?
65.9% of students at Yearling Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yearling Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Yearling Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yearling Middle School?
Yearling Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Yearling Middle School rank among public schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, Yearling Middle School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Okeechobee, 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 Okeechobee on the city page.
What other schools are in Okeechobee?
Besides Yearling Middle School, Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students), Everglades Elementary School (737 students), and Osceola Middle School (689 students). See the Okeechobee district page for the complete list.