Enrollment
1,073
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120144008786
Kelly Park School — Orlando, FL
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kelly Park School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kelly Park School reports 1,073 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% below the Florida average and 20% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Orange spends $13,040 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.2% from local sources (property taxes), 28.8% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kelly Park School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 20% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,040
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 1,073 Top 84% in Florida — larger than 16% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.4% -20% vs state
NCES ID 120144008786
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Kelly Park School.
$13,040
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Kelly Park School
How many students attend Kelly Park School?
Kelly Park School has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a other school in ORLANDO, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Park School is 16.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Park School?
41.4% of students at Kelly Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Park School?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Park School is White at 39.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in ORLANDO, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Park School?
Kelly Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.