Enrollment
64
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-88% vs state
What stands out at Ocala Center for Success and Independence
Ocala Center for Success and Independence is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 64 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Florida average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 64 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students) and Forest High School (2,387 students) alongside Ocala Center for Success and Independence.
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 Ocala Center for Success and Independence compares
Ocala Center for Success and Independence on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,818
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
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Ocala Center for Success and Independence.
$10,818
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
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 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
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: 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 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.
Is Ocala Center for Success and Independence a good school?
Ocala Center for Success and Independence earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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