Enrollment
1,509
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
Mason Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mason Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033008322Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Classical Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Classical Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Classical Academy ranks #10 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason Classical Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason Classical Academy
Mason Classical Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 1,509 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.7% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,509 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Mason Classical 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 Mason Classical Academy compares
Mason Classical 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,509
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 13.9%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Mason Classical Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Mason Classical Academy.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Mason Classical 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~1,509 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mason Classical Academy
How many students attend Mason Classical Academy?
Mason Classical Academy has 1,509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Classical Academy is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Mason Classical Academy?
20.7% of students at Mason Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mason Classical Academy is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Classical Academy?
Mason Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason Classical Academy rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Classical Academy ranks #10 of 31 schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Naples on the city page.
Is Mason Classical Academy a good school?
Mason Classical Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Collier?
Besides Mason Classical 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.
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