- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Orlando Science Elementary Charter
Federal NCES profile for Orlando Science Elementary Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144008215Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orlando Science Elementary Charter earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #17 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orlando Science Elementary Charter has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orlando Science Elementary Charter ranks #17 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Orlando Science Elementary Charter held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120144008215 · Orlando, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
721 enr · 19.5:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Orlando Science Elementary Charter held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Orlando Science Elementary Charter 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 721
Orlando Science Elementary Charter
721 students
What this shows Orlando Science Elementary Charter reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orlando Science Elementary Charter compares
Orlando Science Elementary Charter 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 19.1%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Orlando Science Elementary Charter 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 Science Elementary Charter 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orlando Science Elementary Charter'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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orlando Science Elementary Charter
How many students attend Orlando Science Elementary Charter?
Orlando Science Elementary Charter has 721 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orlando Science Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Orlando Science Elementary Charter is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orlando Science Elementary Charter?
27.9% of students at Orlando Science Elementary Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orlando Science Elementary Charter?
The largest demographic group at Orlando Science Elementary Charter is Asian at 34.4% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orlando Science Elementary Charter?
Orlando Science Elementary Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Orlando Science Elementary Charter rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Orlando Science Elementary Charter ranks #17 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 Science Elementary Charter, 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.