Enrollment
180
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ocean Studies Charter compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ocean Studies Charter
Ocean Studies Charter is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Tavernier, Florida, enrolling 180 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Florida schools and 26% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 180 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monroe spends $15,790 per pupil, 41% above the Florida average, a better-resourced district than most.
Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students) and Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students) alongside Ocean Studies Charter.
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 Ocean Studies Charter compares
Ocean Studies Charter on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,790
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe, which includes Ocean Studies Charter.
$15,790
Per student
+41%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.6%
State 8.9%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~180 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tavernier on the city page.
Is Ocean Studies Charter a good school?
Ocean Studies Charter earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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