Enrollment
1,293
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneola, FL
Grassy Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grassy Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105006998
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grassy Lake Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Minneola · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grassy Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grassy Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Minneola, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grassy Lake Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grassy Lake Elementary School
Grassy Lake Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Minneola, Florida, enrolling 1,293 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,293 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 418 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 647 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students) and Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students) alongside Grassy Lake 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 Grassy Lake Elementary School compares
Grassy Lake 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 | 27.4% | ▼ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
1,293
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
20.5%
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.
Funding equity
$9,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 12.3%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Grassy Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake, which includes Grassy Lake Elementary School.
$9,989
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 37.2%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grassy Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grassy Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,293 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grassy Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Grassy Lake Elementary School?
Grassy Lake Elementary School has 1,293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneola, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassy Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grassy Lake 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 Grassy Lake Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Grassy Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grassy Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grassy Lake Elementary School is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Minneola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grassy Lake Elementary School?
Grassy Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grassy Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Minneola?
By Resource Investment Index, Grassy Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Minneola, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneola on the city page.
Is Grassy Lake Elementary School a good school?
Grassy Lake Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Lake?
Besides Grassy Lake 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.
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