- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Daytona Beach, FL
The Chiles Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Chiles Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192003939Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Chiles Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Daytona Beach · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Florida
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Chiles Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Chiles Academy ranks #14 of 14 schools in Daytona Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192003939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
The Chiles Academy shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120192003939 · Daytona Beach, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
90 enr · 30:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
The Chiles Academy shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Chiles Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 90
The Chiles Academy
90 students
What this shows The Chiles Academy reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Chiles Academy compares
The Chiles Academy 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 69% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
30:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
97.8%
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
$10,727
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.2%
Two or More 17.8%
White 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, The Chiles Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Chiles Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Chiles Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Chiles Academy
How many students attend The Chiles Academy?
The Chiles Academy has 90 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Daytona Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Chiles Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Chiles Academy is 30:1, which is 69% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Chiles Academy?
87.8% of students at The Chiles Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Chiles Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Chiles Academy is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Daytona Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Chiles Academy?
The Chiles Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 The Chiles Academy rank among schools in Daytona Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, The Chiles Academy ranks #14 of 14 schools in Daytona Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Daytona Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides The Chiles Academy, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.