- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Springs, FL
Layer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Layer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171004010
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Layer Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Winter Springs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Layer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Layer Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Winter Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120171004010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Layer Elementary School shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 120171004010 · Winter Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 13.6:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Layer Elementary School shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Layer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 543
Layer Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Layer Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Layer Elementary School compares
Layer Elementary School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,243
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 34.6%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Layer Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Layer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Layer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Layer Elementary School
How many students attend Layer Elementary School?
Layer Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winter Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Layer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Layer Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Layer Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Layer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Layer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Layer Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Winter Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Layer Elementary School?
Layer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Layer Elementary School rank among schools in Winter Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Layer Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Winter Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winter Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Layer Elementary School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.