- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Laureate Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laureate Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144008493
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laureate Park Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #25 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laureate Park Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laureate Park Elementary ranks #25 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Laureate Park Elementary grew from 1,054 students in 2022-23 to 1,162 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 120144008493 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,220 enr · 18.5:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Laureate Park Elementary grew from 1,054 students in 2022-23 to 1,162 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Laureate Park 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 1,220
Laureate Park Elementary
1,220 students
What this shows Laureate Park Elementary reports 1,220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laureate Park Elementary compares
Laureate Park Elementary is a growing 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 77% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,220
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 1220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
White 33.8%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Laureate Park 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 Laureate Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laureate Park 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 (~1,220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laureate Park Elementary
How many students attend Laureate Park Elementary?
Laureate Park Elementary has 1,220 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,054 (2022-23) → 1,162 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laureate Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laureate Park Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laureate Park Elementary?
12.0% of students at Laureate Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laureate Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laureate Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Orlando, 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 Laureate Park Elementary?
Laureate Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Laureate Park Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Laureate Park Elementary ranks #25 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 Laureate Park 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.