At a glance
Reported students
519
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259.5
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School: 519 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 616
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
What the reported data says about Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Tallahassee. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Famu Lab Sch. NCES reports 519 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (91.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black91.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Famu Lab Sch
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famu Drs Virtual Franchise Other · Famu Lab Sch | KG–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Tallahassee Classical School Other · Charter · Leon | PK–12 | 345 | 2.9 mi |
| Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center Other · Leon | KG–12 | 52 | 3 mi |
| Florida Scholars Academy Other · DJJ District | KG–12 | 1,024 | 3.3 mi |
| Prek Other · Leon | PK–PK | 52 | 3.9 mi |
| Hospital Homebound Other · Leon | KG–12 | 7 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
What grades does Florida A&m University Developmental Research School serve?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Famu Lab Sch.
How many students attend Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School reported 519 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 616 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 519 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Florida A&m University Developmental Research School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Famu Lab Sch attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Florida A&m University Developmental Research School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Florida A&m University Developmental Research School in?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is part of Famu Lab Sch, based in Tallahassee, FL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Famu Drs Virtual Franchise (under 0.1 mi), Tallahassee Classical School (2.9 mi), Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.