- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction
Federal NCES profile for Silver River Mentoring and Instruction, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126001902
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver River Mentoring and Instruction ranks #9 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120126001902 · Ocala, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 40.4:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 202
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction
202 students
What this shows Silver River Mentoring and Instruction reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver River Mentoring and Instruction compares
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction 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 | 40.4:1 | ▲ 127% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
40.4:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,180
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 + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver River Mentoring and Instruction Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver River Mentoring and Instruction's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver River Mentoring and Instruction
How many students attend Silver River Mentoring and Instruction?
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction has 202 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver River Mentoring and Instruction?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver River Mentoring and Instruction is 40.4:1, which is 127% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 157% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver River Mentoring and Instruction?
85.6% of students at Silver River Mentoring and Instruction are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver River Mentoring and Instruction?
Silver River Mentoring and Instruction has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Silver River Mentoring and Instruction rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver River Mentoring and Instruction ranks #9 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Silver River Mentoring and Instruction, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.