- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Okaloosa Academy
Federal NCES profile for Okaloosa Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138003088Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okaloosa Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Fort Walton Beach · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 115
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Okaloosa Academy ranks #7 of 9 schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120138003088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Okaloosa Academy shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120138003088 · Fort Walton Beach, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
115 enr · 75.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Okaloosa Academy shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Okaloosa Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school 115
Okaloosa Academy
115 students
What this shows Okaloosa Academy reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okaloosa Academy compares
Okaloosa Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$10,809
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
36
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 163.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
African American 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Okaloosa Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Okaloosa Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Baker School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Okaloosa Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Okaloosa Academy
How many students attend Okaloosa Academy?
Okaloosa Academy has 115 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Walton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), down 28.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okaloosa Academy?
75.7% of students at Okaloosa Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okaloosa Academy?
The largest demographic group at Okaloosa Academy is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okaloosa Academy?
Okaloosa Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Okaloosa Academy rank among schools in Fort Walton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Okaloosa Academy ranks #7 of 9 schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Walton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Okaloosa Academy, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.