- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, FL
Elevation High School
Federal NCES profile for Elevation High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171009042Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elevation High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 16
- schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elevation High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elevation High School ranks #8 of 16 schools in Sanford, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Elevation High School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120171009042 · Sanford, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
246 enr · 30.8:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Elevation High School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Elevation High 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 246
Elevation High School
246 students
What this shows Elevation High School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elevation High School compares
Elevation High School is a growing 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 | 30.8:1 | ▲ 73% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 73% 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.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
African American 30.5%
White 28.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Elevation High 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 Elevation High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elevation High 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elevation High School
How many students attend Elevation High School?
Elevation High School has 246 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sanford, FL. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elevation High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elevation High School is 30.8:1, which is 73% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elevation High School?
65.0% of students at Elevation High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elevation High School?
The largest demographic group at Elevation High School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment, in Sanford, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elevation High School?
Elevation High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Elevation High School rank among schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Elevation High School ranks #8 of 16 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 schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Elevation High 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.