- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanford, FL
Galileo School for Gifted Learning
Federal NCES profile for Galileo School for Gifted Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120171007937Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galileo School for Gifted Learning earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 21
- public schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Galileo School for Gifted Learning has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo School for Gifted Learning ranks #4 of 21 public schools in Sanford, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Galileo School for Gifted Learning held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120171007937 · Sanford, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
590 enr · 14:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Galileo School for Gifted Learning held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Galileo School for Gifted Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 590
Galileo School for Gifted Learning
590 students
What this shows Galileo School for Gifted Learning reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galileo School for Gifted Learning compares
Galileo School for Gifted Learning 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,243
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 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 11.5%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Galileo School for Gifted Learning is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galileo School for Gifted Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galileo School for Gifted Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galileo School for Gifted Learning
How many students attend Galileo School for Gifted Learning?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning has 590 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanford, FL. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo School for Gifted Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo School for Gifted Learning is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Galileo School for Gifted Learning?
19.6% of students at Galileo School for Gifted Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galileo School for Gifted Learning?
The largest demographic group at Galileo School for Gifted Learning is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Sanford, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galileo School for Gifted Learning?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Galileo School for Gifted Learning rank among public schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo School for Gifted Learning ranks #4 of 21 public 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 public schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Galileo School for Gifted Learning, 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.