- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Hunters Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hunters Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144002926
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunters Creek Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #66 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunters Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Creek Elementary ranks #66 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Hunters Creek Elementary shrank from 802 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120144002926 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 15:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Hunters Creek Elementary shrank from 802 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hunters Creek 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 749
Hunters Creek Elementary
749 students
What this shows Hunters Creek Elementary reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunters Creek Elementary compares
Hunters Creek Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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 749 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 19.0%
African American 5.9%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Hunters Creek 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 Hunters Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunters Creek 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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunters Creek Elementary
How many students attend Hunters Creek Elementary?
Hunters Creek Elementary has 749 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Elementary is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Hunters Creek Elementary?
40.4% of students at Hunters Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunters Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hunters Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunters Creek Elementary?
Hunters Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Hunters Creek Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Creek Elementary ranks #66 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 Hunters Creek 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.