Enrollment
646
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lancaster Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lancaster Elementary
Lancaster Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.9% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 646 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 811 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #765, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 646 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Lancaster Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lancaster Elementary compares
Lancaster Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Lancaster Elementary.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~646 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lancaster Elementary a good school?
Lancaster Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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