- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maitland, FL
Lake Sybelia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Sybelia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001433
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Sybelia Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Maitland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Sybelia Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Sybelia Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Maitland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lake Sybelia Elementary shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120144001433 · Maitland, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 14.1:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Lake Sybelia Elementary shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Sybelia 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 437
Lake Sybelia Elementary
437 students
What this shows Lake Sybelia Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Sybelia Elementary compares
Lake Sybelia Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 29.1%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Lake Sybelia Elementary 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 Sybelia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Sybelia 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Sybelia Elementary
How many students attend Lake Sybelia Elementary?
Lake Sybelia Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maitland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Sybelia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Sybelia Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Sybelia Elementary?
47.2% of students at Lake Sybelia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Sybelia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Sybelia Elementary is African American at 35.0% of enrollment, in Maitland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Sybelia Elementary?
Lake Sybelia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sybelia Elementary rank among schools in Maitland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Sybelia Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Maitland, 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 Orange?
Besides Lake Sybelia 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.