Enrollment
266
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Okeechobee Achievement Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Okeechobee Achievement Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Okeechobee, Florida, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 36% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 245 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #205, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 266 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students) and Everglades Elementary School (737 students) alongside Okeechobee Achievement Academy.
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 Okeechobee Achievement Academy compares
Okeechobee Achievement Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,838
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okeechobee, which includes Okeechobee Achievement Academy.
$10,838
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 45.0%
Federal 23.9%
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 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
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~266 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Okeechobee Achievement Academy a good school?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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