- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Hiawassee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hiawassee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001423
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawassee Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #74 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawassee Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawassee Elementary ranks #74 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Hiawassee Elementary grew from 565 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 120144001423 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 19.3:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Hiawassee Elementary grew from 565 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hiawassee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 619
Hiawassee Elementary
619 students
What this shows Hiawassee Elementary reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiawassee Elementary compares
Hiawassee Elementary 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$11,706
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 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Hiawassee Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiawassee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiawassee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hiawassee Elementary
How many students attend Hiawassee Elementary?
Hiawassee Elementary has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawassee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawassee Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiawassee Elementary?
76.1% of students at Hiawassee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawassee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hiawassee Elementary is African American at 85.0% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawassee Elementary?
Hiawassee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Hiawassee Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawassee Elementary ranks #74 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Hiawassee Elementary, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.