- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naples, FL
Collier Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Collier Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120033008510Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collier Charter Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Collier Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collier Charter Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Collier Charter Academy shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 120033008510 · Naples, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
580 enr · 22.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Collier Charter Academy shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Collier Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 580
Collier Charter Academy
580 students
What this shows Collier Charter Academy reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collier Charter Academy compares
Collier Charter Academy is a shrinking 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$14,103
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
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 28.6%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Collier Charter Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collier Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collier Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Collier Charter Academy
How many students attend Collier Charter Academy?
Collier Charter Academy has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collier Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Collier Charter Academy is 22.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collier Charter Academy?
42.9% of students at Collier Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collier Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Collier Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collier Charter Academy?
Collier Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Collier Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Collier Charter Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Collier Charter Academy, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.