- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Placid, FL
Lake Placid Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Placid Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084000904
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Placid Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lake Placid · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Placid Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Placid Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lake Placid, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120084000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Lake Placid Elementary School shrank from 594 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 120084000904 · Lake Placid, FL Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 16.7:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Lake Placid Elementary School shrank from 594 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Placid Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 569
Lake Placid Elementary School
569 students
What this shows Lake Placid Elementary School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Placid Elementary School compares
Lake Placid 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Lake Placid Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Placid Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Placid Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Placid Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Placid Elementary School?
Lake Placid Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Placid, FL. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Placid Elementary School?
76.1% of students at Lake Placid Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Placid Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Placid Elementary School is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Lake Placid, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Placid Elementary School?
Lake Placid Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Placid Elementary School rank among schools in Lake Placid?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Placid Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lake Placid, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Lake Placid Elementary School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.