- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Lancaster Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001420
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #124 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Elementary ranks #124 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lancaster Elementary held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 120144001420 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 21.5:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Lancaster Elementary held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lancaster 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 646
Lancaster Elementary
646 students
What this shows Lancaster Elementary reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster Elementary compares
Lancaster 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.0%
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 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.6%
African American 14.2%
White 3.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Lancaster Elementary is less 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 Lancaster 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Elementary
How many students attend Lancaster Elementary?
Lancaster Elementary has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster Elementary?
75.9% of students at Lancaster Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Elementary?
Lancaster Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Lancaster Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Elementary ranks #124 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 Lancaster 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.