- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Bellalago Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bellalago Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147004012Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellalago Charter Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellalago Charter Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellalago Charter Academy ranks #7 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bellalago Charter Academy held near 1,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120147004012 · Kissimmee, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,108 enr · 17.6:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Bellalago Charter Academy held near 1,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bellalago Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 1,108
Bellalago Charter Academy
1,108 students
What this shows Bellalago Charter Academy reports 1,108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellalago Charter Academy compares
Bellalago Charter Academy 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$10,383
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
African American 23.6%
White 19.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Bellalago Charter Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellalago Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellalago Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- 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 (~1,108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellalago Charter Academy
How many students attend Bellalago Charter Academy?
Bellalago Charter Academy has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,162 (2022-23) → 1,157 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellalago Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellalago Charter Academy is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellalago Charter Academy?
43.1% of students at Bellalago Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellalago Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bellalago Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellalago Charter Academy?
Bellalago Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellalago Charter Academy rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellalago Charter Academy ranks #7 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Bellalago Charter Academy, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.