- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Live Oak, FL
Suwannee Opportunity School
Federal NCES profile for Suwannee Opportunity School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120183008860
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suwannee Opportunity School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Live Oak · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 66
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Opportunity School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Live Oak, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Suwannee Opportunity School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120183008860 · Live Oak, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 80.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Suwannee High School (1,167 students)
Suwannee Opportunity School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Suwannee Opportunity School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suwannee High
Suwannee High School
1,167 students
- Suwannee Middl
Suwannee Middle School
971 students
- Suwannee River
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
901 students
- Branford High
Branford High School
799 students
- Branford Eleme
Branford Elementary School
712 students
- This school 66
Suwannee Opportunity School
66 students
What this shows Suwannee Opportunity School reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suwannee Opportunity School compares
Suwannee Opportunity School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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.
Funding equity
$11,325
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 + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Suwannee Opportunity School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suwannee reports $11,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suwannee Opportunity School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Suwannee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Suwannee Riverside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Branford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Branford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Suwannee Opportunity School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Suwannee Opportunity School
How many students attend Suwannee Opportunity School?
Suwannee Opportunity School has 66 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Live Oak, FL. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), up 6.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suwannee Opportunity School?
80.0% of students at Suwannee Opportunity School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suwannee Opportunity School?
The largest demographic group at Suwannee Opportunity School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Live Oak, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suwannee Opportunity School?
Suwannee Opportunity School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Suwannee Opportunity School rank among schools in Live Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Opportunity School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Live Oak, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Live Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Suwannee?
Besides Suwannee Opportunity School, Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students), Suwannee Middle School (971 students), and Suwannee Riverside Elementary (901 students). See the Suwannee district page for the complete list.