Enrollment
684
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eustis, FL
Eustis Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eustis Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105001091
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eustis Heights Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Eustis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eustis Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eustis Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Eustis, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eustis Heights Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eustis Heights Elementary School
Eustis Heights Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eustis, Florida, enrolling 684 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Eustis Heights Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Florida schools and 31% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 684 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 1,054 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #576.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 684 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students) and Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students) alongside Eustis Heights Elementary 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 Eustis Heights Elementary School compares
Eustis Heights Elementary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$9,989
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 684 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 31.0%
African American 30.8%
White 29.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Eustis Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake, which includes Eustis Heights Elementary School.
$9,989
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 37.2%
Federal 17.3%
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 Eustis Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eustis Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~684 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eustis Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Eustis Heights Elementary School?
Eustis Heights Elementary School has 684 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eustis, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eustis Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eustis Heights Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% 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 Eustis Heights Elementary School?
65.8% of students at Eustis Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eustis Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eustis Heights Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment, in Eustis, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eustis Heights Elementary School?
Eustis Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eustis Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Eustis?
By Resource Investment Index, Eustis Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Eustis, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eustis on the city page.
Is Eustis Heights Elementary School a good school?
Eustis Heights Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Lake?
Besides Eustis Heights Elementary School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.
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