Enrollment
1,108
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120147004012 Charter school
Bellalago Charter Academy — Kissimmee, FL
Federal NCES profile for Bellalago Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellalago Charter Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bellalago Charter Academy reports 1,108 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 43.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% below the Florida average and 17% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 369 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Osceola spends $10,796 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.2% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bellalago Charter Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,796
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,108 Top 85% in Florida — larger than 15% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 43.1% -17% vs state
NCES ID 120147004012
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 369:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.4%
In-school suspensions 71
Out-of-school suspensions 94
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Bellalago Charter Academy.
$10,796
Per student
-15%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
Similar other schools in Kissimmee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westside K-8 School
Standard public school
1,496 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Osceola County School for the Arts
Standard public school
1,002 students 19:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
906 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Partin Settlement Elementary School
Standard public school
821 students 15:1 students per teacher
East Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
821 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Flora Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellalago Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellalago Charter Academy is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellalago Charter Academy?
Bellalago Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.