- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clermont, FL
Imagine Schools at South Lake
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Schools at South Lake, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120105005598Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine Schools at South Lake earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Clermont · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine Schools at South Lake has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Schools at South Lake ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Clermont, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Imagine Schools at South Lake held near 1,061 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120105005598 · Clermont, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,064 enr · 15.2:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Imagine Schools at South Lake held near 1,061 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imagine Schools at South Lake 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 1,064
Imagine Schools at South Lake
1,064 students
What this shows Imagine Schools at South Lake reports 1,064 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine Schools at South Lake compares
Imagine Schools at South Lake 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 | 3.6% | ▼ 93% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
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
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 7.3%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Imagine Schools at South Lake 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 Imagine Schools at South Lake Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imagine Schools at South Lake'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 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,064 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Schools at South Lake
How many students attend Imagine Schools at South Lake?
Imagine Schools at South Lake has 1,064 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clermont, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,053 (2022-23) → 1,061 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine Schools at South Lake?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine Schools at South Lake 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 Imagine Schools at South Lake?
3.6% of students at Imagine Schools at South Lake are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Schools at South Lake?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Schools at South Lake is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Clermont, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Schools at South Lake?
Imagine Schools at South Lake has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imagine Schools at South Lake rank among public schools in Clermont?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Schools at South Lake ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Clermont, 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 Clermont on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Imagine Schools at South Lake, 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.