Enrollment
738
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120171002533
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 21
- public schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 46
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crooms Academy of Information Technology compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crooms Academy of Information Technology
Crooms Academy of Information Technology is a mid-sized high school in Sanford, Florida, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Florida schools and 66% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 556 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students) and Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students) alongside Crooms Academy of Information Technology.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crooms Academy of Information Technology compares
Crooms Academy of Information Technology on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Crooms Academy of Information Technology.
$9,352
Per student
-16%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crooms Academy of Information Technology a good school?
Crooms Academy of Information Technology earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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