- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144008565Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #7 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter ranks #7 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120144008565 · Orlando, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
74 enr · 10.6:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy 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 74
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter
74 students
What this shows Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter compares
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is a shrinking 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.9%
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
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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
White 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is less 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 Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy 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 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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter
How many students attend Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter?
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter has 74 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is 10.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter?
72.1% of students at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is African American at 89.2% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter?
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter ranks #7 of 25 elementary 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 elementary schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy 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.