Enrollment
246
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elevation High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elevation High School
Elevation High School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Sanford, Florida, enrolling 246 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Florida schools and 73% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 72/100).
Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students) and Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students) alongside Elevation High School.
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 Elevation High School compares
Elevation High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Elevation High School.
$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 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
- 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 other 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 (~246 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Elevation High School a good school?
Elevation High School earns 35/100 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 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.
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