- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Immokalee, FL
Lake Trafford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Trafford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033000347
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Trafford Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Immokalee · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Trafford Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Trafford Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Immokalee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Lake Trafford Elementary School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120033000347 · Immokalee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 15.6:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Lake Trafford Elementary School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Trafford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 717
Lake Trafford Elementary School
717 students
What this shows Lake Trafford Elementary School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Trafford Elementary School compares
Lake Trafford Elementary School 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$14,103
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 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
African American 22.6%
White 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Lake Trafford Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Trafford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Trafford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Trafford Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Trafford Elementary School?
Lake Trafford Elementary School has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Immokalee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Trafford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Trafford Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Trafford Elementary School?
82.4% of students at Lake Trafford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Trafford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Trafford Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Immokalee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Trafford Elementary School?
Lake Trafford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Trafford Elementary School rank among schools in Immokalee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Trafford Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Immokalee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Immokalee on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Lake Trafford Elementary School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.