- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Ocala Center for Success and Independence
Federal NCES profile for Ocala Center for Success and Independence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126003203
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocala Center for Success and Independence earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #14 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 64
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Ocala Center for Success and Independence ranks #14 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ocala Center for Success and Independence grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120126003203 · Ocala, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 6.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Ocala Center for Success and Independence grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ocala Center for Success and Independence 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 64
Ocala Center for Success and Independence
64 students
What this shows Ocala Center for Success and Independence reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocala Center for Success and Independence compares
Ocala Center for Success and Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 88% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 Ocala Center for Success and Independence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ocala Center for Success and Independence'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
Similar other schools in Ocala
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
1,402 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Marion Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
1,196 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
1,010 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Saddlewood Elementary School
Standard public school
1,007 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Standard public school
908 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
College Park Elementary School
Standard public school
873 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ocala Center for Success and Independence
How many students attend Ocala Center for Success and Independence?
Ocala Center for Success and Independence has 64 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 4.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocala Center for Success and Independence?
6.3% of students at Ocala Center for Success and Independence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocala Center for Success and Independence?
Ocala Center for Success and Independence has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Ocala Center for Success and Independence rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocala Center for Success and Independence ranks #14 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 Ocala Center for Success and Independence, 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.