- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Panther Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Panther Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144008944
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panther Lake Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #128 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Panther Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Lake Elementary ranks #128 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Panther Lake Elementary grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 120144008944 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 24.9:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Panther Lake Elementary grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Panther Lake 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 797
Panther Lake Elementary
797 students
What this shows Panther Lake Elementary reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panther Lake Elementary compares
Panther Lake Elementary 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 75% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 40.0%
Asian 6.0%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Panther Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panther Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panther Lake 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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panther Lake Elementary
How many students attend Panther Lake Elementary?
Panther Lake Elementary has 797 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Lake Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panther Lake Elementary?
13.2% of students at Panther Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panther Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Panther Lake Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panther Lake Elementary?
Panther Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Panther Lake Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Lake Elementary ranks #128 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 Panther Lake 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.