- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kissimmee, FL
Mater Brighton Lakes
Federal NCES profile for Mater Brighton Lakes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120147008352Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Brighton Lakes earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Brighton Lakes has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Brighton Lakes ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Mater Brighton Lakes held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 120147008352 · Kissimmee, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,267 enr · 21.1:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Mater Brighton Lakes held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Brighton Lakes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school
Mater Brighton Lakes
1,267 students
What this shows Mater Brighton Lakes reports 1,267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Brighton Lakes compares
Mater Brighton Lakes 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,267 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,267
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$10,383
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
African American 19.1%
White 8.1%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Mater Brighton Lakes is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mater Brighton Lakes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Brighton Lakes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Brighton Lakes
How many students attend Mater Brighton Lakes?
Mater Brighton Lakes has 1,267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,283 (2022-23) → 1,316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Brighton Lakes?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Brighton Lakes is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Brighton Lakes?
68.6% of students at Mater Brighton Lakes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Brighton Lakes?
The largest demographic group at Mater Brighton Lakes is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Brighton Lakes?
Mater Brighton Lakes has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mater Brighton Lakes rank among elementary schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Brighton Lakes ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Kissimmee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Mater Brighton Lakes, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.