- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120027004326Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Academy of Environmental Science held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120027004326 · Crystal River, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
115 enr · 19.2:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecanto High School (1,735 students)
Academy of Environmental Science held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Academy of Environmental Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lecanto High S
Lecanto High School
1,735 students
- Citrus High Sc
Citrus High School
1,465 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River High School
1,293 students
- Inverness Midd
Inverness Middle School
911 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
906 students
- This school 115
Academy of Environmental Science
115 students
What this shows Academy of Environmental Science reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Environmental Science compares
Academy of Environmental Science held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,410
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
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.
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
District finance for Citrus reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,465
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~115 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 43/100 (typical 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 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.
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.