- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Mollie Ray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mollie Ray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001414
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mollie Ray Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #74 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mollie Ray Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mollie Ray Elementary ranks #74 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mollie Ray Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120144001414 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 16.1:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Mollie Ray Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mollie Ray 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 436
Mollie Ray Elementary
436 students
What this shows Mollie Ray Elementary reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mollie Ray Elementary compares
Mollie Ray 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
African American 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
White 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Mollie Ray 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 Mollie Ray 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mollie Ray 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mollie Ray Elementary
How many students attend Mollie Ray Elementary?
Mollie Ray Elementary has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mollie Ray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mollie Ray Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher 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 Mollie Ray Elementary?
80.4% of students at Mollie Ray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mollie Ray Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mollie Ray Elementary is African American at 75.9% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mollie Ray Elementary?
Mollie Ray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Mollie Ray Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Mollie Ray Elementary ranks #74 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 Mollie Ray 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.