Enrollment
919
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ocoee, FL
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Federal NCES profile for Innovation Montessori Ocoee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144007955Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Montessori Ocoee earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ocoee · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovation Montessori Ocoee has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Montessori Ocoee ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ocoee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Innovation Montessori Ocoee compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Innovation Montessori Ocoee is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Ocoee, Florida, enrolling 919 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 919 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Innovation Montessori Ocoee.
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 Innovation Montessori Ocoee compares
Innovation Montessori Ocoee on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 74% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 10.4%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Innovation Montessori Ocoee is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Innovation Montessori Ocoee.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Innovation Montessori Ocoee Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovation Montessori Ocoee's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~919 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Innovation Montessori Ocoee
How many students attend Innovation Montessori Ocoee?
Innovation Montessori Ocoee has 919 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ocoee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Montessori Ocoee?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Montessori Ocoee is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovation Montessori Ocoee?
13.7% of students at Innovation Montessori Ocoee are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovation Montessori Ocoee?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Montessori Ocoee is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Ocoee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Montessori Ocoee?
Innovation Montessori Ocoee has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Innovation Montessori Ocoee rank among elementary schools in Ocoee?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Montessori Ocoee ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ocoee, 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 Ocoee on the city page.
Is Innovation Montessori Ocoee a good school?
Innovation Montessori Ocoee earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Orange?
Besides Innovation Montessori Ocoee, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.
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