- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+126 students YoY
Grassy Lake Elementary School grew from 1,209 students in 2022-23 to 1,335 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+126 students YoY 120105006998 · Minneola, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,293 enr · 17.2:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Grassy Lake Elementary School grew from 1,209 students in 2022-23 to 1,335 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Grassy Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school
Grassy Lake Elementary School
1,293 students
What this shows Grassy Lake Elementary School reports 1,293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grassy Lake Elementary School compares
Grassy Lake Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$10,768
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 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.
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
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,309
- 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
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 (~1,293 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,209 (2022-23) → 1,335 (2023-24), up 126.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.