- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Chain of Lakes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chain of Lakes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144003630
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chain of Lakes Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools.
- #17 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chain of Lakes Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chain of Lakes Middle ranks #17 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-157 students YoY
Chain of Lakes Middle shrank from 1,209 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-157 students YoY 120144003630 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
955 enr · 19.5:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Chain of Lakes Middle shrank from 1,209 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chain of Lakes Middle 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 955
Chain of Lakes Middle
955 students
What this shows Chain of Lakes Middle reports 955 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chain of Lakes Middle compares
Chain of Lakes Middle is a shrinking 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
African American 41.2%
White 13.1%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Chain of Lakes Middle 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 Chain of Lakes Middle 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower 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 Chain of Lakes Middle'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 middle 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 (~955 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chain of Lakes Middle
How many students attend Chain of Lakes Middle?
Chain of Lakes Middle has 955 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,209 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), down 157.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chain of Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chain of Lakes Middle is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chain of Lakes Middle?
43.6% of students at Chain of Lakes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chain of Lakes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chain of Lakes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chain of Lakes Middle?
Chain of Lakes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Chain of Lakes Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Chain of Lakes Middle ranks #17 of 30 middle 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 middle schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Chain of Lakes Middle, 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.