Enrollment
100
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
Optima Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Optima Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033008976Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Optima Classical Academy earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 100
- students enrolled
Optima Classical Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Optima Classical Academy ranks #1 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Optima Classical Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Optima Classical Academy
Optima Classical Academy is a small charter combined-grade school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 100 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.3:1, Optima Classical Academy is leaner than roughly 97% of Florida schools and 65% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 100 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 67/100).
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Optima Classical 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 Optima Classical Academy compares
Optima Classical 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 65% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
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 34.0%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Optima Classical Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Optima Classical Academy.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Optima Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Optima Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~100 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Optima Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Optima Classical Academy is 6.3:1, which is 65% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 60% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Optima Classical Academy?
Optima Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Optima Classical Academy rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Optima Classical Academy ranks #1 of 31 schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Naples on the city page.
Is Optima Classical Academy a good school?
Optima Classical Academy earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Collier?
Besides Optima Classical Academy, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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