- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+209 students YoY
Innovation Montessori Ocoee grew from 717 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (+29.1%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+209 students YoY 120144007955 · Ocoee, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
919 enr · 21.4:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Innovation Montessori Ocoee grew from 717 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (+29.1%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Innovation Montessori Ocoee in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 919
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
919 students
What this shows Innovation Montessori Ocoee reports 919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovation Montessori Ocoee compares
Innovation Montessori Ocoee 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,706
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.
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.
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
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,383
- 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
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 (~919 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), up 209.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.