- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Marion County Acceleration Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marion County Acceleration Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126010684
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion County Acceleration Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #29 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 76:1
- large classes for Florida
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion County Acceleration Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County Acceleration Academy ranks #29 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+253 students YoY
Marion County Acceleration Academy grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+287.5%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+253 students YoY 120126010684 · Ocala, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 76:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Marion County Acceleration Academy grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+287.5%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marion County Acceleration Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 304
Marion County Acceleration Academy
304 students
What this shows Marion County Acceleration Academy reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion County Acceleration Academy compares
Marion County Acceleration Academy 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 | 76:1 | ▲ 327% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
76:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
76:1
students per teacher
- 327% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,180
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.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Marion County Acceleration Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion County Acceleration Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion County Acceleration Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion County Acceleration Academy
How many students attend Marion County Acceleration Academy?
Marion County Acceleration Academy has 304 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), up 253.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion County Acceleration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion County Acceleration Academy is 76:1, which is 327% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 384% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion County Acceleration Academy?
80.7% of students at Marion County Acceleration Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion County Acceleration Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marion County Acceleration Academy is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion County Acceleration Academy?
Marion County Acceleration Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Marion County Acceleration Academy rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County Acceleration Academy ranks #29 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Marion County Acceleration Academy, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.