- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Acceleration East
Federal NCES profile for Acceleration East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144007736
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acceleration East earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #23 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Acceleration East has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration East ranks #23 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Acceleration East grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120144007736 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 13.3:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Acceleration East grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Acceleration East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 212
Acceleration East
212 students
What this shows Acceleration East reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acceleration East compares
Acceleration East is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$11,706
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
African American 10.4%
White 4.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Acceleration East is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acceleration East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acceleration East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acceleration East
How many students attend Acceleration East?
Acceleration East has 212 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acceleration East?
The student-teacher ratio at Acceleration East is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% 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 Acceleration East?
64.5% of students at Acceleration East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acceleration East?
The largest demographic group at Acceleration East is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acceleration East?
Acceleration East has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acceleration East rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration East ranks #23 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Acceleration East, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.