Enrollment
335
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Immokalee, FL
Rcma Immokalee Community School
Federal NCES profile for Rcma Immokalee Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120033004330Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rcma Immokalee Community School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Immokalee · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rcma Immokalee Community School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rcma Immokalee Community School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Immokalee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rcma Immokalee Community School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rcma Immokalee Community School
Rcma Immokalee Community School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Immokalee, Florida, enrolling 335 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.6% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 335 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Rcma Immokalee Community 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 Rcma Immokalee Community School compares
Rcma Immokalee Community School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 82% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
African American 0.9%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Rcma Immokalee Community School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Rcma Immokalee Community School.
$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 Rcma Immokalee Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rcma Immokalee Community School'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 elementary 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 (~335 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rcma Immokalee Community School
How many students attend Rcma Immokalee Community School?
Rcma Immokalee Community School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Immokalee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rcma Immokalee Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rcma Immokalee Community School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rcma Immokalee Community School?
94.6% of students at Rcma Immokalee Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rcma Immokalee Community School?
The largest demographic group at Rcma Immokalee Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Immokalee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rcma Immokalee Community School?
Rcma Immokalee Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rcma Immokalee Community School rank among public schools in Immokalee?
By Resource Investment Index, Rcma Immokalee Community School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Immokalee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Immokalee on the city page.
Is Rcma Immokalee Community School a good school?
Rcma Immokalee Community School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Rcma Immokalee Community School, 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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