- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Orlando Gifted Academy
Federal NCES profile for Orlando Gifted Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144008645
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orlando Gifted Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Orlando Gifted Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orlando Gifted Academy ranks #3 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Orlando Gifted Academy grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 120144008645 · Orlando, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.7:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Orlando Gifted Academy grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Orlando Gifted Academy 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 442
Orlando Gifted Academy
442 students
What this shows Orlando Gifted Academy reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orlando Gifted Academy compares
Orlando Gifted Academy 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Asian 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Orlando Gifted Academy 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 Orlando Gifted Academy 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 | Similar 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 Orlando Gifted Academy'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 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orlando Gifted Academy
How many students attend Orlando Gifted Academy?
Orlando Gifted Academy has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orlando Gifted Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Orlando Gifted Academy is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Orlando Gifted Academy?
20.1% of students at Orlando Gifted Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orlando Gifted Academy?
The largest demographic group at Orlando Gifted Academy is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orlando Gifted Academy?
Orlando Gifted Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Orlando Gifted Academy rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Orlando Gifted Academy ranks #3 of 25 elementary 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 elementary schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Orlando Gifted Academy, 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.