- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Bay, FL
Odyssey Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015003540Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Charter School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Palm Bay · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Charter School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Charter School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Palm Bay, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Odyssey Charter School held near 1,913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 87.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 120015003540 · Palm Bay, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,917 enr · 22.8:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Odyssey Charter School held near 1,913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 87.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Odyssey Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- This school
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- Rockledge Seni
Rockledge Senior High School
1,579 students
What this shows Odyssey Charter School reports 1,917 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odyssey Charter School compares
Odyssey Charter School 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,917 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,917
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$11,100
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 959 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
231
in-school suspensions + 260 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Odyssey Charter School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odyssey Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockledge Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,917 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Charter School
How many students attend Odyssey Charter School?
Odyssey Charter School has 1,917 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,847 (2022-23) → 1,913 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter School is 22.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Charter School?
40.9% of students at Odyssey Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Charter School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Palm Bay, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Charter School?
Odyssey Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odyssey Charter School rank among schools in Palm Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Charter School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Palm Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palm Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Odyssey Charter School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.