- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Springs, FL
Highlands Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highlands Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171003125
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Winter Springs · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Highlands Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Winter Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120171003125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Highlands Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120171003125 · Winter Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 15.2:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Highlands Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Highlands Elementary School 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 503
Highlands Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Highlands Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlands Elementary School compares
Highlands Elementary School 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$10,243
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 40.4%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.6%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Highlands Elementary School 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 Highlands Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlands Elementary School'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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlands Elementary School
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winter Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower 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 Highlands Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Highlands Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highlands Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Winter Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands 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 Highlands Elementary School rank among schools in Winter Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Winter Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winter Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Highlands Elementary School, 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.