- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howey Iin the Hills, FL
Lake Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lake Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105008829
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Success Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 26
- students enrolled
Lake Success Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120105008829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lake Success Academy shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-20.6%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120105008829 · Howey Iin the Hills, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 4.3:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Lake Success Academy shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-20.6%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Success Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 26
Lake Success Academy
26 students
What this shows Lake Success Academy reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Success Academy compares
Lake Success Academy 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 76% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$10,768
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
White 19.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Lake Success Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~26 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Success Academy
How many students attend Lake Success Academy?
Lake Success Academy has 26 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Howey Iin the Hills, FL. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Success Academy is 4.3:1, which is 76% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 73% 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 Success Academy?
64.7% of students at Lake Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lake Success Academy is African American at 38.5% of enrollment, in Howey Iin the Hills, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Success Academy?
Lake Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Lake Success Academy, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.