Enrollment
304
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
76:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+327% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion County Acceleration Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion County Acceleration Academy
Marion County Acceleration Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 304 students.
Class loads run heavy: 76:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 327% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 80.7% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 304 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 261 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #260, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 68/100).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students) and Forest High School (2,387 students) alongside Marion County Acceleration Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marion County Acceleration Academy compares
Marion County Acceleration Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Marion County Acceleration Academy.
$10,818
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~304 students)
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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.
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.
Is Marion County Acceleration Academy a good school?
Marion County Acceleration Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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