- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altamonte Springs, FL
Lake Orienta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Orienta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171001899
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Orienta Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Altamonte Springs · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Orienta Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Orienta Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Altamonte Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120171001899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Lake Orienta Elementary School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 120171001899 · Altamonte Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 14.3:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Lake Orienta Elementary School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Orienta Elementary 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 574
Lake Orienta Elementary School
574 students
What this shows Lake Orienta Elementary School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Orienta Elementary School compares
Lake Orienta Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
African American 26.5%
White 22.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Lake Orienta Elementary 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 Lake Orienta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Orienta Elementary 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 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Orienta Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Orienta Elementary School?
Lake Orienta Elementary School has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altamonte Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Orienta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Orienta Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Orienta Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Lake Orienta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Orienta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Orienta Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Altamonte Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Orienta Elementary School?
Lake Orienta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Orienta Elementary School rank among schools in Altamonte Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Orienta Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Altamonte Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Altamonte Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Lake Orienta Elementary 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.