- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Eagles Nest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eagles Nest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144004003
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagles Nest Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #50 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagles Nest Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagles Nest Elementary ranks #50 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Eagles Nest Elementary shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 120144004003 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 16.9:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Eagles Nest Elementary shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Eagles Nest Elementary 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 625
Eagles Nest Elementary
625 students
What this shows Eagles Nest Elementary reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagles Nest Elementary compares
Eagles Nest Elementary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 4.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Eagles Nest Elementary is less 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 Eagles Nest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagles Nest Elementary'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 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagles Nest Elementary
How many students attend Eagles Nest Elementary?
Eagles Nest Elementary has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagles Nest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagles Nest Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Eagles Nest Elementary?
66.4% of students at Eagles Nest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagles Nest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eagles Nest Elementary is African American at 73.3% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagles Nest Elementary?
Eagles Nest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Eagles Nest Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagles Nest Elementary ranks #50 of 128 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 schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Eagles Nest Elementary, 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.