- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Beta
Federal NCES profile for Beta, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144003995
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beta earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #15 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Beta has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beta ranks #15 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Beta grew from 55 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120144003995 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 7.1:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Beta grew from 55 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Beta 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 50
Beta
50 students
What this shows Beta reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beta compares
Beta 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 60% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 25 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
African American 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 8.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Beta is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beta 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beta'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 (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Beta
How many students attend Beta?
Beta has 50 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 55 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beta?
The student-teacher ratio at Beta is 7.1:1, which is 60% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% 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 Beta?
69.1% of students at Beta are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beta?
The largest demographic group at Beta is African American at 58.0% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beta?
Beta has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Beta rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Beta ranks #15 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 Beta, 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.