- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
New Leaf Center
Federal NCES profile for New Leaf Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126003434
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Leaf Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Leaf Center has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Leaf Center ranks #7 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
New Leaf Center grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+38.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 120126003434 · Ocala, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 11.1:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
New Leaf Center grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+38.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
New Leaf Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 89
New Leaf Center
89 students
What this shows New Leaf Center reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Leaf Center compares
New Leaf Center 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 71% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,180
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
9
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Leaf Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Leaf Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other 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 (~89 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Leaf Center
How many students attend New Leaf Center?
New Leaf Center has 89 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Leaf Center?
The student-teacher ratio at New Leaf Center is 11.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% lower 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 New Leaf Center?
88.8% of students at New Leaf Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Leaf Center?
New Leaf Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 New Leaf Center rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, New Leaf Center ranks #7 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides New Leaf Center, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.