- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Lake Gem Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Gem Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144003452
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Gem Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Gem Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Gem Elementary ranks #19 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lake Gem Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120144003452 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 14.5:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Lake Gem Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Gem 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 565
Lake Gem Elementary
565 students
What this shows Lake Gem Elementary reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Gem Elementary compares
Lake Gem Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
White 2.5%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Lake Gem 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 Lake Gem Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Gem 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Gem Elementary
How many students attend Lake Gem Elementary?
Lake Gem Elementary has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Gem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Gem Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Lake Gem Elementary?
67.0% of students at Lake Gem Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Gem Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Gem Elementary is African American at 79.8% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Gem Elementary?
Lake Gem Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Lake Gem Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Gem Elementary ranks #19 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 Lake Gem 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.