- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Lake Silver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Silver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001390
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Silver Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #36 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Silver Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Silver Elementary ranks #36 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lake Silver Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120144001390 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 18.1:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Lake Silver Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Silver 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 452
Lake Silver Elementary
452 students
What this shows Lake Silver Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Silver Elementary compares
Lake Silver 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
White 14.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Lake Silver Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Silver 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 Silver 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Silver Elementary
How many students attend Lake Silver Elementary?
Lake Silver Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Silver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Silver Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Silver Elementary?
65.3% of students at Lake Silver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Silver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Silver Elementary is African American at 65.3% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Silver Elementary?
Lake Silver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Silver Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Silver Elementary ranks #36 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 Silver 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.