At a glance
Reported students
52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
504
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center: 52 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
17.3:1 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
- 35
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Tallahassee. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Leon. NCES reports 52 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, 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 (69.2%) and White (25%). Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25%
- Hispanic0%
- Black69.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
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
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Leon
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prek
Other · Grades PK–PK
52 reported students
Gretchen Everhart School
Other · Grades PK–12
91 reported students
Hospital Homebound
Other · Grades KG–12
7 reported students
Tallahassee Classical School
Other · Grades PK–12
345 reported students
Pace Center for Girls
High · Grades 06–12
44 reported students
Leon County Virtual School Franchise
High · Grades 06–12
88 reported students
Public schools near Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prek Other · Leon | PK–PK | 52 | 2.3 mi |
| Hospital Homebound Other · Leon | KG–12 | 7 | 2.3 mi |
| Gretchen Everhart School Other · Leon | PK–12 | 91 | 2.9 mi |
| Florida A&m University Developmental Research School Other · Famu Lab Sch | KG–12 | 519 | 3 mi |
| Famu Drs Virtual Franchise Other · Famu Lab Sch | KG–12 | 0 | 3 mi |
| Tallahassee Classical School Other · Charter · Leon | PK–12 | 345 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
What grades does Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Leon.
How many students attend Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center reported 52 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 35 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 52 students and 3 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 Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Leon attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center in?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is part of Leon, based in Tallahassee, FL, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prek (2.3 mi), Hospital Homebound (2.3 mi), Gretchen Everhart School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.