Enrollment
100
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120033008976 Charter school
Optima Classical Academy — Naples, FL
Federal NCES profile for Optima Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 65
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
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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Optima Classical Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Optima Classical Academy reports 100 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 52% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Collier spends $15,281 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.2% from local sources (property taxes), 11.3% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 1 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 Optima Classical Academy 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 11% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
— 52% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,281
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 100 Top 11% in Florida — larger than 89% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 8.8:1 -52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 120033008976
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Optima Classical Academy.
$15,281
Per student
+20%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
Similar other schools in Naples
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mason Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,509 students 15:1 students per teacher
Laurel Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
1,069 students 16:1 students per teacher
Estates Elementary School
Standard public school
1,041 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Corkscrew Elementary School
Standard public school
908 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Naples Classical Academy
Standard public school
846 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Vineyards Elementary School
Standard public school
800 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Optima Classical Academy
How many students attend Optima Classical Academy?
Optima Classical Academy has 100 students enrolled. It is a other school in NAPLES, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Optima Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Optima Classical Academy is 8.8:1, which is 52% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Optima Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Optima Classical Academy is White at 44.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in NAPLES, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Optima Classical Academy?
Optima Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 1 factor: 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.