Enrollment
546
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 120126010682 Charter school
Ina a.Colen Academy — Ocala, FL
Federal NCES profile for Ina a.Colen Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ina a.Colen Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ina a.Colen Academy reports 546 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marion spends $11,790 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.3% from local sources (property taxes), 43.3% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ina a.Colen Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 546 Top 45% in Florida — larger than 55% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 120126010682
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Ina a.Colen Academy.
$11,790
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
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- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
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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 a 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 14.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in OCALA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ina a.Colen Academy?
Ina a.Colen Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.