Enrollment
90
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Chiles Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Chiles Academy
The Chiles Academy is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Daytona Beach, Florida, enrolling 90 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 96% of Florida schools and 69% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 87.8% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 90 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students) and University High School (2,855 students) alongside The Chiles Academy.
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 The Chiles Academy compares
The Chiles Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes The Chiles Academy.
$9,863
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~90 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Chiles Academy a good school?
The Chiles Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 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.
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