Enrollment
97
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Immokalee, FL
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee
Federal NCES profile for The Phoenix Program-Immokalee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033003957
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Immokalee · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Phoenix Program-Immokalee ranks #3 of 8 schools in Immokalee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Phoenix Program-Immokalee compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Phoenix Program-Immokalee
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Immokalee, Florida, enrolling 97 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 81% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 97 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 97 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 45 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 97 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside The Phoenix Program-Immokalee.
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 Phoenix Program-Immokalee compares
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.3:1 | ▲ 81% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.3:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 84.5%
African American 9.3%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, The Phoenix Program-Immokalee is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes The Phoenix Program-Immokalee.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Phoenix Program-Immokalee Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Phoenix Program-Immokalee's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~97 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Phoenix Program-Immokalee
How many students attend The Phoenix Program-Immokalee?
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee has 97 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Immokalee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix Program-Immokalee?
The student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix Program-Immokalee is 32.3:1, which is 81% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Phoenix Program-Immokalee?
69.1% of students at The Phoenix Program-Immokalee are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Phoenix Program-Immokalee?
The largest demographic group at The Phoenix Program-Immokalee is Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment, in Immokalee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Phoenix Program-Immokalee?
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Phoenix Program-Immokalee rank among schools in Immokalee?
By Resource Investment Index, The Phoenix Program-Immokalee ranks #3 of 8 schools in Immokalee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Immokalee on the city page.
Is The Phoenix Program-Immokalee a good school?
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Collier?
Besides The Phoenix Program-Immokalee, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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