- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palm Bay, FL
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015008230Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Palm Bay · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Palm Bay, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120015008230 · Palm Bay, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
462 enr · 15.9:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy 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
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 462
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy
462 students
What this shows Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy compares
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Preparatory Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy'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
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy
How many students attend Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy?
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palm Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy?
52.0% of students at Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Palm Bay, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy?
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Palm Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Palm Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy, 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.