- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, FL
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Goldsboro Elementary Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171001879
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks #4 of 16 schools in Sanford, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120171001879 · Sanford, FL Other · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 17:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet 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 901
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
901 students
What this shows Goldsboro Elementary Magnet reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goldsboro Elementary Magnet compares
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 901 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.9%
African American 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
White 14.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Goldsboro Elementary Magnet 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 Goldsboro Elementary Magnet 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goldsboro Elementary Magnet'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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
How many students attend Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet has 901 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sanford, FL. CCD year-over-year: 925 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldsboro Elementary Magnet is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?
29.7% of students at Goldsboro Elementary Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Goldsboro Elementary Magnet is Asian at 46.9% of enrollment, in Sanford, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Goldsboro Elementary Magnet rank among schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks #4 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 Goldsboro Elementary Magnet, 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.