Enrollment
546
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ocala, FL
Ina a.Colen Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ina a.Colen Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120126010682Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ina a.Colen Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 546
- students enrolled
Ina a.Colen Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ina a.Colen Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+104% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ina a.Colen Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ina a.Colen Academy
Ina a.Colen Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 104% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 546 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 63/100).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students) and Forest High School (2,387 students) alongside Ina a.Colen 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 Ina a.Colen Academy compares
Ina a.Colen 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 | 36.4:1 | ▲ 104% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
36.4:1
students per teacher
- 104% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,818
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.
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
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Ina a.Colen Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Ina a.Colen Academy.
$10,818
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
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 Ina a.Colen Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ina a.Colen Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~546 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ina a.Colen Academy
How many students attend Ina a.Colen Academy?
Ina a.Colen Academy has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ocala, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ina a.Colen Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ina a.Colen Academy is 36.4:1, which is 104% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 132% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ina a.Colen Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ina a.Colen Academy is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ina a.Colen Academy?
Ina a.Colen Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ina a.Colen Academy rank among elementary schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Ina a.Colen Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ocala, 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 Ocala on the city page.
Is Ina a.Colen Academy a good school?
Ina a.Colen Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Marion?
Besides Ina a.Colen 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.
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