Enrollment
1,116
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Trails Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Trails Middle School
Indian Trails Middle School is a large middle school in Winter Springs, Florida, enrolling 1,116 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 49% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,116 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 610 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #551, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1116 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students) and Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students) alongside Indian Trails Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Indian Trails Middle School compares
Indian Trails Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Indian Trails Middle School.
$9,352
Per student
-16%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Indian Trails Middle School a good school?
Indian Trails Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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