Enrollment
1,096
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Mater Academy Narcoossee
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy Narcoossee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144009025Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy Narcoossee earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #25 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy Narcoossee has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Narcoossee ranks #25 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+99% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mater Academy Narcoossee compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mater Academy Narcoossee
Mater Academy Narcoossee is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 1,096 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 99% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 1,096 puts it in the larger 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 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #162, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (16%) (diversity index 43/100).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Mater Academy Narcoossee.
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 Narcoossee compares
Mater Academy Narcoossee on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.4:1 | ▲ 99% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 84% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,096
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
35.4:1
students per teacher
- 99% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,578
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.
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 73.7%
White 15.6%
Asian 4.2%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Mater Academy Narcoossee is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Mater Academy Narcoossee.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
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.
How Mater Academy Narcoossee Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy Narcoossee's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,096 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~35.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy Narcoossee
How many students attend Mater Academy Narcoossee?
Mater Academy Narcoossee has 1,096 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Narcoossee?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Narcoossee is 35.4:1, which is 99% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 125% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy Narcoossee?
8.1% of students at Mater Academy Narcoossee are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy Narcoossee?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy Narcoossee is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy Narcoossee?
Mater Academy Narcoossee 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 Mater Academy Narcoossee rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Narcoossee ranks #25 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orlando on the city page.
Is Mater Academy Narcoossee a good school?
Mater Academy Narcoossee earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Orange?
Besides Mater Academy Narcoossee, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.
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