- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Optima Classical Academy shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-38.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 120033008976 · Naples, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
100 enr · 6.3:1 · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Optima Classical Academy shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-38.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Optima Classical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 100
Optima Classical Academy
100 students
What this shows Optima Classical Academy reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Optima Classical Academy compares
Optima Classical Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~100 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), down 54.
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.
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.