- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cocoa, FL
Emma Jewel Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Emma Jewel Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015008175Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma Jewel Charter Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Cocoa · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma Jewel Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Jewel Charter Academy ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Cocoa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Emma Jewel Charter Academy grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 120015008175 · Cocoa, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
339 enr · 21.2:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Emma Jewel Charter Academy grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Emma Jewel Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 339
Emma Jewel Charter Academy
339 students
What this shows Emma Jewel Charter Academy reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emma Jewel Charter Academy compares
Emma Jewel Charter 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$11,100
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
38
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.6%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
White 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Emma Jewel Charter Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emma Jewel Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma Jewel Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emma Jewel Charter Academy
How many students attend Emma Jewel Charter Academy?
Emma Jewel Charter Academy has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cocoa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Jewel Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Jewel Charter Academy is 21.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emma Jewel Charter Academy?
83.0% of students at Emma Jewel Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma Jewel Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Emma Jewel Charter Academy is African American at 77.6% of enrollment, in Cocoa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma Jewel Charter Academy?
Emma Jewel Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Emma Jewel Charter Academy rank among public schools in Cocoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Jewel Charter Academy ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Cocoa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cocoa on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Emma Jewel Charter Academy, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.