- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Lake Nona Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Nona Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144007531
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Nona Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Nona Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Nona Middle ranks #2 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Lake Nona Middle held near 1,775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 120144007531 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,179 enr · 13.7:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Lake Nona Middle held near 1,775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Nona Middle 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 1,179
Lake Nona Middle
1,179 students
What this shows Lake Nona Middle reports 1,179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Nona Middle compares
Lake Nona Middle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,179 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,179
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 29.3%
Asian 9.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Lake Nona Middle is more 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 Nona Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Nona Middle'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 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 (~1,179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Nona Middle
How many students attend Lake Nona Middle?
Lake Nona Middle has 1,179 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,715 (2022-23) → 1,775 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Nona Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Nona Middle is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Nona Middle?
24.9% of students at Lake Nona Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Nona Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Nona Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Nona Middle?
Lake Nona Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Nona Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Nona Middle ranks #2 of 30 middle 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 middle schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Lake Nona Middle, 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.