- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sanford, FL
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
Federal NCES profile for Crooms Academy of Information Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120171002533
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crooms Academy of Information Technology earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 21
- public schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crooms Academy of Information Technology has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crooms Academy of Information Technology ranks #8 of 21 public schools in Sanford, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Crooms Academy of Information Technology held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120171002533 · Sanford, FL High · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 29.5:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Crooms Academy of Information Technology held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crooms Academy of Information Technology 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 738
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
738 students
What this shows Crooms Academy of Information Technology reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crooms Academy of Information Technology compares
Crooms Academy of Information Technology 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 66% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 12.2%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Crooms Academy of Information Technology is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Crooms Academy of Information Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crooms Academy of Information Technology'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 high 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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crooms Academy of Information Technology
How many students attend Crooms Academy of Information Technology?
Crooms Academy of Information Technology has 738 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sanford, FL. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crooms Academy of Information Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Crooms Academy of Information Technology is 29.5:1, which is 66% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crooms Academy of Information Technology?
28.5% of students at Crooms Academy of Information Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crooms Academy of Information Technology?
The largest demographic group at Crooms Academy of Information Technology is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Sanford, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crooms Academy of Information Technology?
Crooms Academy of Information Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crooms Academy of Information Technology rank among public schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Crooms Academy of Information Technology ranks #8 of 21 public schools in Sanford, 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 Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Crooms Academy of Information Technology, 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.