- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winter Springs, FL
Indian Trails Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trails Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120171001179
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trails Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Winter Springs · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Trails Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trails Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Winter Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120171001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Indian Trails Middle School held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 120171001179 · Winter Springs, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,116 enr · 26.6:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Indian Trails Middle School held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Indian Trails Middle 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 1,116
Indian Trails Middle School
1,116 students
What this shows Indian Trails Middle School reports 1,116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Trails Middle School compares
Indian Trails Middle 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,116
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.2%
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 1116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Indian Trails Middle 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 Indian Trails Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trails Middle 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 middle 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 (~1,116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Trails Middle School
How many students attend Indian Trails Middle School?
Indian Trails Middle School has 1,116 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winter Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,197 (2022-23) → 1,163 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trails Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trails Middle School is 26.6:1, which is 49% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Trails Middle School?
36.0% of students at Indian Trails Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Trails Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trails Middle School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Winter Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trails Middle School?
Indian Trails Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Indian Trails Middle School rank among public schools in Winter Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trails Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public 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 public schools in Winter Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Indian Trails Middle 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.