- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Mary, FL
Hopper Center
Federal NCES profile for Hopper Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120171003268
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopper Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Lake Mary · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 11
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Hopper Center ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Lake Mary, FL.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
11 on latest CCD 120171003268 · Lake Mary, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 72.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 11 public schools in Lake Mary. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hopper Center 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 11
Hopper Center
11 students
What this shows Hopper Center reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopper Center compares
Hopper Center vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopper Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hopper Center'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 elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Hopper Center
How many students attend Hopper Center?
Hopper Center has 11 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Mary, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopper Center?
72.7% of students at Hopper Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopper Center?
Hopper Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hopper Center rank among public schools in Lake Mary?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopper Center ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Lake Mary, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Mary on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Hopper Center, 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.