Enrollment
21
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Garden, FL
Esteem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Esteem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 83/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144007624
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esteem Academy earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Winter Garden · Resource Index
- 83
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Esteem Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esteem Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Winter Garden, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Esteem Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Esteem Academy
Esteem Academy is a small combined-grade school in Winter Garden, Florida, enrolling 21 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.2:1, Esteem Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Florida schools and 76% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Florida schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 21 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Esteem Academy.
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 Esteem Academy compares
Esteem Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.2:1 | ▼ 76% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 21 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Esteem Academy is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Esteem Academy.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Esteem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esteem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~21 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Esteem Academy
How many students attend Esteem Academy?
Esteem Academy has 21 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Winter Garden, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esteem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Esteem Academy is 4.2:1, which is 76% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 73% 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 Esteem Academy?
31.8% of students at Esteem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esteem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Esteem Academy is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Winter Garden, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esteem Academy?
Esteem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Esteem Academy rank among schools in Winter Garden?
By Resource Investment Index, Esteem Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Winter Garden, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winter Garden on the city page.
Is Esteem Academy a good school?
Esteem Academy earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. 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 Orange?
Besides Esteem Academy, 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.
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