- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Castleview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castleview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144008610
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castleview Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #19 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Castleview Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castleview Elementary ranks #19 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Castleview Elementary held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120144008610 · Orlando, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 16.9:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Castleview Elementary held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Castleview Elementary 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 693
Castleview Elementary
693 students
What this shows Castleview Elementary reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castleview Elementary compares
Castleview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 32.9%
Asian 7.5%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Castleview Elementary is more 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 Castleview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castleview Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castleview Elementary
How many students attend Castleview Elementary?
Castleview Elementary has 693 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castleview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castleview Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 Castleview Elementary?
30.4% of students at Castleview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castleview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castleview Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castleview Elementary?
Castleview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Castleview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Castleview Elementary ranks #19 of 25 elementary 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 elementary schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Castleview Elementary, 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.