- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Federal NCES profile for Okeechobee Achievement Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120141003624
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okeechobee Achievement Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Okeechobee Achievement Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okeechobee Achievement Academy ranks #4 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
NCES ID 120141003624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Okeechobee Achievement Academy shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120141003624 · Okeechobee, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 24.2:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Okeechobee High School (1,718 students)
Okeechobee Achievement Academy shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Okeechobee Achievement Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okeechobee Hig
Okeechobee High School
1,718 students
- Everglades Ele
Everglades Elementary School
737 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle School
689 students
- Yearling Middl 588
Yearling Middle School
588 students
- Central Elemen 571
Central Elementary School
571 students
- This school 266
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
266 students
What this shows Okeechobee Achievement Academy reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okeechobee Achievement Academy compares
Okeechobee Achievement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$11,523
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Okeechobee Achievement Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okeechobee reports $11,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Okeechobee Achievement Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everglades Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yearling Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okeechobee Achievement Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Okeechobee Achievement Academy
How many students attend Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy has 266 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Okeechobee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Okeechobee Achievement Academy is 24.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
74.4% of students at Okeechobee Achievement Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
The largest demographic group at Okeechobee Achievement Academy is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy 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 Okeechobee Achievement Academy rank among schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, Okeechobee Achievement Academy ranks #4 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Okeechobee on the city page.
What other schools are in Okeechobee?
Besides Okeechobee Achievement Academy, Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students), Everglades Elementary School (737 students), and Osceola Middle School (689 students). See the Okeechobee district page for the complete list.