- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Mary, FL
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crystal Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171005391
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal Lake Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Lake Mary · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal Lake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Lake Mary, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Crystal Lake Elementary School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120171005391 · Lake Mary, FL Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 14.6:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Crystal Lake Elementary School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crystal Lake Elementary School 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
Crystal Lake Elementary School
685 students
What this shows Crystal Lake Elementary School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal Lake Elementary School compares
Crystal Lake Elementary School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 21% | 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
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% 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
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in Florida - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$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
8
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
White 34.9%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Crystal Lake Elementary School 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crystal Lake Elementary School'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 other 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Crystal Lake Elementary School?
Crystal Lake Elementary School has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Mary, FL. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% lower 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Crystal Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crystal Lake Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Lake Mary, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal Lake Elementary School?
Crystal Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Crystal Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Lake Mary?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Lake Mary, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Mary on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Crystal Lake Elementary School, 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.