- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, FL
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
Federal NCES profile for Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120117004171
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 23
- students enrolled
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bristol, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120117004171 · Bristol, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: W. R. Tolar K-8 School (513 students)
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W. R. Tolar K-
W. R. Tolar K-8 School
513 students
- Liberty County
Liberty County High School
336 students
- Hosford Elemen
Hosford Elementary Junior High School
302 students
- Liberty Early 68
Liberty Early Learning Center
68 students
- Liberty Wilder 27
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads
27 students
- This school 23
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
23 students
What this shows Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy compares
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is a growing 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,890
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.2%
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Liberty reports $12,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. R. Tolar K-8 School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hosford Elementary Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Liberty Wilderness Crossroads | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
How many students attend Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy has 23 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bristol, FL. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is 11.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
The largest demographic group at Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Bristol, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bristol, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty?
Besides Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy, Liberty also operates W. R. Tolar K-8 School (513 students), Liberty County High School (336 students), and Hosford Elementary Junior High School (302 students). See the Liberty district page for the complete list.