Enrollment
612
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mater Academy at St Cloud compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mater Academy at St Cloud
Mater Academy at St Cloud is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in St. Cloud, Florida, enrolling 612 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 38% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.3% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 612 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 928 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #395.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Mater Academy at St Cloud.
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 Mater Academy at St Cloud compares
Mater Academy at St Cloud on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,818
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.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Mater Academy at St Cloud.
$9,818
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~612 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mater Academy at St Cloud a good school?
Mater Academy at St Cloud earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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