Enrollment
299
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okeechobee, FL
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Federal NCES profile for Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120066004849Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 299
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
1.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-98% vs state
What stands out at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Okeechobee, Florida, enrolling 299 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.1% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (47%) and Two or More (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 150 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Glades also operates West Glades School (651 students) and Moore Haven Middle High School. (498 students) alongside Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School.
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 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School compares
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 98% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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.
Engagement
55.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,670
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 46.5%
Two or More 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
White 8.7%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glades, which includes Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School.
$12,670
Per student
+13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 56.8%
Federal 17.2%
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 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Glades School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Moore Haven Middle High School. | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Moore Haven Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Glades Virtual Franchise | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Rcma-Booker T. Washington | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
How many students attend Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okeechobee, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?
1.1% of students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?
The largest demographic group at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 46.5% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School rank among schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School ranks #2 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 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School a good school?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Glades?
Besides Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, Glades also operates West Glades School (651 students), Moore Haven Middle High School. (498 students), and Moore Haven Elementary School (344 students). See the Glades district page for the complete list.
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