- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Cloud, FL
Mater Academy at St Cloud
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy at St Cloud, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120147008659Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy at St Cloud earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St. Cloud · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy at St Cloud has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy at St Cloud ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St. Cloud, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Mater Academy at St Cloud grew from 546 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 120147008659 · St. Cloud, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
612 enr · 24.5:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Mater Academy at St Cloud grew from 546 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy at St Cloud in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 612
Mater Academy at St Cloud
612 students
What this shows Mater Academy at St Cloud reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy at St Cloud compares
Mater Academy at St Cloud 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$10,383
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
23
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 18.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Mater Academy at St Cloud is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mater Academy at St Cloud Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy at St Cloud's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy at St Cloud
How many students attend Mater Academy at St Cloud?
Mater Academy at St Cloud has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Cloud, FL. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy at St Cloud?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy at St Cloud is 24.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy at St Cloud?
53.3% of students at Mater Academy at St Cloud are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy at St Cloud?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy at St Cloud is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in St. Cloud, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy at St Cloud?
Mater Academy at St Cloud has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mater Academy at St Cloud rank among public schools in St. Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy at St Cloud ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St. Cloud, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St. Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Mater Academy at St Cloud, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.