Enrollment
115
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crystal River, FL
Academy of Environmental Science
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Environmental Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120027004326Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Environmental Science earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Crystal River · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Environmental Science has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Environmental Science ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Crystal River, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Environmental Science compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Environmental Science
Academy of Environmental Science is a small charter high school in Crystal River, Florida, enrolling 115 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 115 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students) and Citrus High School (1,465 students) alongside Academy of Environmental Science.
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 Academy of Environmental Science compares
Academy of Environmental Science on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$10,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Academy of Environmental Science is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Citrus, which includes Academy of Environmental Science.
$10,865
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 34.9%
Federal 24.9%
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 Academy of Environmental Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Environmental Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high 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 (~115 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Environmental Science
How many students attend Academy of Environmental Science?
Academy of Environmental Science has 115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crystal River, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Environmental Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Environmental Science is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Environmental Science?
35.9% of students at Academy of Environmental Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Environmental Science?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Environmental Science is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Crystal River, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Environmental Science?
Academy of Environmental Science has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Environmental Science rank among public schools in Crystal River?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Environmental Science ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Crystal River, 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 Crystal River on the city page.
Is Academy of Environmental Science a good school?
Academy of Environmental Science earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. 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 Citrus?
Besides Academy of Environmental Science, Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students), Citrus High School (1,465 students), and Crystal River High School (1,293 students). See the Citrus district page for the complete list.
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