- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marco Island, FL
Marco Island Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marco Island Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033007999Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marco Island Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marco Island · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marco Island Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marco Island Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marco Island, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Marco Island Academy held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120033007999 · Marco Island, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
298 enr · 15.7:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Marco Island Academy held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marco Island Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 298
Marco Island Academy
298 students
What this shows Marco Island Academy reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marco Island Academy compares
Marco Island Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Florida - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Marco Island Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marco Island Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marco Island Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marco Island Academy
How many students attend Marco Island Academy?
Marco Island Academy has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marco Island, FL. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Academy is 15.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Marco Island Academy?
21.7% of students at Marco Island Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marco Island Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marco Island Academy is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Marco Island, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marco Island Academy?
Marco Island Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marco Island Academy rank among public schools in Marco Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Marco Island Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marco Island, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Marco Island Academy, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.