Enrollment
97
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120033003957
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee — Immokalee, FL
Federal NCES profile for The Phoenix Program-Immokalee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+101% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee reports 97 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 36.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 101% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 131% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the Florida average and 33% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 97 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Collier spends $15,281 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.2% from local sources (property taxes), 11.3% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Phoenix Program-Immokalee compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.7:1 | ▲ 101% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
36.7:1
students per teacher
— 101% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,281
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 97 Top 11% in Florida — larger than 89% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 36.7:1 +101% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.1% +33% vs state
NCES ID 120033003957
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 97:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes The Phoenix Program-Immokalee.
$15,281
Per student
+20%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
Similar other schools in Immokalee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lake Trafford Elementary School
Standard public school
717 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Eden Park Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Village Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
The Pace Program
Alternative education program
54 students 8:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 a other 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 36.7:1, which is 101% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 131% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in IMMOKALEE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Phoenix Program-Immokalee?
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.