Enrollment
721
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orlando Science Elementary Charter compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orlando Science Elementary Charter
Orlando Science Elementary Charter is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 721 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 543 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #476, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 721 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Orlando Science Elementary Charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Orlando Science Elementary Charter compares
Orlando Science Elementary Charter on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Orlando Science Elementary Charter.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orlando Science Elementary Charter a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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