- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Eustis Heights Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 120105001091 · Eustis, FL Other · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 12.2:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Eustis Heights Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Eustis Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 684
Eustis Heights Elementary School
684 students
What this shows Eustis Heights Elementary School reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eustis Heights Elementary School compares
Eustis Heights Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,768
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
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.
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
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,309
- 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
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 (~684 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.