Enrollment
339
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emma Jewel Charter Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emma Jewel Charter Academy
Emma Jewel Charter Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Cocoa, Florida, enrolling 339 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.0% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #232, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 156 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 339 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Emma Jewel Charter Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emma Jewel Charter Academy compares
Emma Jewel Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Emma Jewel Charter Academy.
$10,368
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
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.
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
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Emma Jewel Charter Academy a good school?
Emma Jewel Charter Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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