- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winter Springs, FL
Choices in Learning Charter
Federal NCES profile for Choices in Learning Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120171003803Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choices in Learning Charter earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Winter Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Choices in Learning Charter has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choices in Learning Charter ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Winter Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120171003803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Choices in Learning Charter held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120171003803 · Winter Springs, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
685 enr · 16.3:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Choices in Learning Charter held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Choices in Learning Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 685
Choices in Learning Charter
685 students
What this shows Choices in Learning Charter reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choices in Learning Charter compares
Choices in Learning Charter 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 73% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,243
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 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Choices in Learning Charter is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choices in Learning Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choices in Learning Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choices in Learning Charter
How many students attend Choices in Learning Charter?
Choices in Learning Charter has 685 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winter Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choices in Learning Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Choices in Learning Charter is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Choices in Learning Charter?
14.3% of students at Choices in Learning Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choices in Learning Charter?
The largest demographic group at Choices in Learning Charter is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Winter Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choices in Learning Charter?
Choices in Learning Charter 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 Choices in Learning Charter rank among public schools in Winter Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Choices in Learning Charter ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Winter Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winter Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Choices in Learning Charter, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.