- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Innovations Middle Charter
Federal NCES profile for Innovations Middle Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144007785Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovations Middle Charter earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #124 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovations Middle Charter has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations Middle Charter ranks #124 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Innovations Middle Charter grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120144007785 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
132 enr · 22:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Innovations Middle Charter grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Innovations Middle Charter 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 132
Innovations Middle Charter
132 students
What this shows Innovations Middle Charter reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovations Middle Charter compares
Innovations Middle Charter 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
White 6.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Innovations Middle Charter is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Innovations Middle Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovations Middle Charter'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 other 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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Innovations Middle Charter
How many students attend Innovations Middle Charter?
Innovations Middle Charter has 132 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovations Middle Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovations Middle Charter is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovations Middle Charter?
77.0% of students at Innovations Middle Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovations Middle Charter?
The largest demographic group at Innovations Middle Charter is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovations Middle Charter?
Innovations Middle Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Innovations Middle Charter rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations Middle Charter ranks #124 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Innovations Middle Charter, 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.