- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tavernier, FL
Ocean Studies Charter
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Studies Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120132007956Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Studies Charter earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tavernier · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Studies Charter has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Studies Charter ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tavernier, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ocean Studies Charter held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120132007956 · Tavernier, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
180 enr · 22.5:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Key West High School (1,337 students)
Ocean Studies Charter held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ocean Studies Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Key West High
Key West High School
1,337 students
- Horace O'bryan
Horace O'bryant School
1,011 students
- Marathon Schoo
Marathon School
809 students
- Coral Shores H
Coral Shores High School
753 students
- Key Largo Scho
Key Largo School
690 students
- This school 180
Ocean Studies Charter
180 students
What this shows Ocean Studies Charter reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Studies Charter compares
Ocean Studies Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Ocean Studies Charter is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe reports $17,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean Studies Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace O'bryant School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marathon School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Shores High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Key Largo School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Studies Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Studies Charter
How many students attend Ocean Studies Charter?
Ocean Studies Charter has 180 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tavernier, FL. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Studies Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Studies Charter is 22.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Studies Charter?
18.9% of students at Ocean Studies Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Studies Charter?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Studies Charter is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Tavernier, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Studies Charter?
Ocean Studies Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ocean Studies Charter rank among public schools in Tavernier?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Studies Charter ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tavernier, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monroe?
Besides Ocean Studies Charter, Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students), Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students), and Marathon School (809 students). See the Monroe district page for the complete list.