Enrollment
129
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
The Phoenix Program Naples
Federal NCES profile for The Phoenix Program Naples, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033003160
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Phoenix Program Naples earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Phoenix Program Naples has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Phoenix Program Naples ranks #2 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Phoenix Program Naples compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Phoenix Program Naples
The Phoenix Program Naples is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 129 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.9:1, The Phoenix Program Naples is leaner than roughly 85% of Florida schools and 28% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 129 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 129 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 129 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 Naples.
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 Naples compares
The Phoenix Program Naples on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 107.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
African American 25.6%
White 12.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, The Phoenix Program Naples is more 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 Naples.
$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 Naples Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Phoenix Program Naples'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 (~129 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Phoenix Program Naples
How many students attend The Phoenix Program Naples?
The Phoenix Program Naples has 129 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix Program Naples?
The student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix Program Naples is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Phoenix Program Naples?
69.6% of students at The Phoenix Program Naples are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Phoenix Program Naples?
The largest demographic group at The Phoenix Program Naples is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Phoenix Program Naples?
The Phoenix Program Naples has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Naples rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, The Phoenix Program Naples ranks #2 of 31 schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Naples on the city page.
Is The Phoenix Program Naples a good school?
The Phoenix Program Naples earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Naples, 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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