Enrollment
2,145
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Florida Virtual Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Florida Virtual Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120000207976
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Virtual Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Virtual Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Virtual Elementary School ranks #4 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florida Virtual Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florida Virtual Elementary School
Florida Virtual Elementary School is a large elementary school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 2,145 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,145 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Fl Virtual also operates Florida Virtual High School (4,331 students) and Florida Virtual Middle School (2,559 students) alongside Florida Virtual 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 Florida Virtual Elementary School compares
Florida Virtual 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,145 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,145
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Florida Virtual Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Florida Virtual Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Virtual High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florida Virtual Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Virtual Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,331
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary 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 (~2,145 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Virtual Elementary School
How many students attend Florida Virtual Elementary School?
Florida Virtual Elementary School has 2,145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Virtual Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Virtual Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Florida Virtual Elementary School?
23.4% of students at Florida Virtual Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Virtual Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Florida Virtual Elementary School is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Virtual Elementary School?
Florida Virtual Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florida Virtual Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Virtual Elementary School ranks #4 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orlando on the city page.
Is Florida Virtual Elementary School a good school?
Florida Virtual Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest 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 Fl Virtual?
Besides Florida Virtual Elementary School, Fl Virtual also operates Florida Virtual High School (4,331 students) and Florida Virtual Middle School (2,559 students). See the Fl Virtual district page for the complete list.
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