Enrollment
1,917
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey Charter School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey Charter School
Odyssey Charter School is a large charter combined-grade school in Palm Bay, Florida, enrolling 1,917 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 28% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,917 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 959 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 491 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,917 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Odyssey Charter School.
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 Odyssey Charter School compares
Odyssey Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,368
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Odyssey Charter School.
$10,368
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,917 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Odyssey Charter School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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