- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panama City, FL
Rising Leaders Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rising Leaders Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120009008094Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rising Leaders Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 22
- schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rising Leaders Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rising Leaders Academy ranks #5 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rising Leaders Academy held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120009008094 · Panama City, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
311 enr · 17.3:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Rising Leaders Academy held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rising Leaders Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. Crawford Mo
A. Crawford Mosley High School
1,864 students
- Deane Bozeman
Deane Bozeman School
1,690 students
- J.R. Arnold Hi
J.R. Arnold High School
1,629 students
- Rutherford Hig
Rutherford High School
1,394 students
- Bay High Schoo
Bay High School
1,289 students
- This school 311
Rising Leaders Academy
311 students
What this shows Rising Leaders Academy reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rising Leaders Academy compares
Rising Leaders Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$11,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Rising Leaders Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rising Leaders Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rising Leaders Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rising Leaders Academy
How many students attend Rising Leaders Academy?
Rising Leaders Academy has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Leaders Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Leaders Academy is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Rising Leaders Academy?
30.9% of students at Rising Leaders Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rising Leaders Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rising Leaders Academy is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rising Leaders Academy?
Rising Leaders Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rising Leaders Academy rank among schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rising Leaders Academy ranks #5 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Panama City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Rising Leaders Academy, Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students), Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students), and J.R. Arnold High School (1,629 students). See the Bay district page for the complete list.