- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Fordham Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fordham Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126010681
215 students enrolled
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Fordham Early Learning Academy grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+174.5%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 120126010681 · Ocala, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 17.0% lunch
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Fordham Early Learning Academy grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+174.5%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fordham Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 215
Fordham Early Learning Academy
215 students
What this shows Fordham Early Learning Academy reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fordham Early Learning Academy compares
Fordham Early Learning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$11,180
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.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Fordham Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fordham Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fordham Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fordham Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Fordham Early Learning Academy?
Fordham Early Learning Academy has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), up 82.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fordham Early Learning Academy?
17.0% of students at Fordham Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fordham Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fordham Early Learning Academy is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Fordham Early Learning Academy, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.