Enrollment
59
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
Federal NCES profile for Okeechobee Virtual Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120141008363
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 59:1
- large classes for Florida
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okeechobee Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
NCES ID 120141008363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
59:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+231% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Okeechobee Virtual Franchise compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise is a small combined-grade school in Okeechobee, Florida, enrolling 59 students.
Class loads run heavy: 59:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 231% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Florida average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 59 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 58/100).
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students) and Everglades Elementary School (737 students) alongside Okeechobee Virtual Franchise.
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 Virtual Franchise compares
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 59:1 | ▲ 231% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
59:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
59:1
students per teacher
- 231% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Okeechobee Virtual Franchise 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 Virtual Franchise.
$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 Virtual Franchise Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everglades Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yearling Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okeechobee Virtual Franchise'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 (~59 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
How many students attend Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise has 59 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okeechobee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
The student-teacher ratio at Okeechobee Virtual Franchise is 59:1, which is 231% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 276% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
21.3% of students at Okeechobee Virtual Franchise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
The largest demographic group at Okeechobee Virtual Franchise is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Okeechobee Virtual Franchise rank among schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, Okeechobee Virtual Franchise ranks #1 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 Virtual Franchise a good school?
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Virtual Franchise, 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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