Enrollment
815
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 120159008671 Charter school
Mater Academy Davenport — Davenport, FL
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy Davenport, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mater Academy Davenport compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mater Academy Davenport reports 815 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% below the Florida average and 36% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Polk spends $12,580 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.2% from local sources (property taxes), 43.8% from the state, and 21.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mater Academy Davenport compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 36% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,580
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 815 Top 71% in Florida — larger than 29% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.3% -36% vs state
NCES ID 120159008671
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 15.5%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Mater Academy Davenport.
$12,580
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy Davenport
How many students attend Mater Academy Davenport?
Mater Academy Davenport has 815 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in DAVENPORT, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Davenport?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Davenport is 20:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy Davenport?
33.3% of students at Mater Academy Davenport are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy Davenport?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy Davenport is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in DAVENPORT, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy Davenport?
Mater Academy Davenport has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.