- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+221 students YoY
Ina a.Colen Academy grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+103.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+221 students YoY 120126010682 · Ocala, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
546 enr · 36.4:1 · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Ina a.Colen Academy grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+103.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ina a.Colen 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 546
Ina a.Colen Academy
546 students
What this shows Ina a.Colen Academy reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ina a.Colen Academy compares
Ina a.Colen 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 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 (~546 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 221.
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.
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.