Enrollment
59
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120141008363
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise — Okeechobee, FL
Federal NCES profile for Okeechobee Virtual Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
89:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+386% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise reports 59 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 89:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 386% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 460% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% below the Florida average and 59% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Okeechobee spends $11,469 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.1% from local sources (property taxes), 45.0% from the state, and 23.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Okeechobee Virtual Franchise compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 89:1 | ▲ 386% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 59% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
89:1
students per teacher
— 386% above state mean
Top 100% in Florida — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,469
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 59 Top 8% in Florida — larger than 92% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 89:1 +386% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.3% -59% vs state
NCES ID 120141008363
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okeechobee, which includes Okeechobee Virtual Franchise.
$11,469
Per student
-10%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
Similar other schools in Okeechobee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Everglades Elementary School
Standard public school
737 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
North Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Seminole Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
South Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Standard public school
299 students
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
How many students attend Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise has 59 students enrolled. It is a other school in OKEECHOBEE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
The student-teacher ratio at Okeechobee Virtual Franchise is 89:1, which is 386% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 460% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in OKEECHOBEE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okeechobee Virtual Franchise?
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.