- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, FL
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway
Federal NCES profile for Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171008899Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 16
- schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway ranks #2 of 16 schools in Sanford, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120171008899 · Sanford, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
804 enr · 16.4:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway 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 804
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway
804 students
What this shows Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway compares
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Florida - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway 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 Skyway 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 Skyway'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 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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway
How many students attend Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway has 804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sanford, FL. CCD year-over-year: 785 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway is 16.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway?
22.3% of students at Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway 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 Skyway?
The largest demographic group at Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Sanford, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Skyway rank among schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway ranks #2 of 16 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 schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway, 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.