Enrollment
797
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Panther Lake Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Panther Lake Elementary
Panther Lake Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 797 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 40% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 797 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (40%) (diversity index 61/100).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Panther Lake Elementary.
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 Panther Lake Elementary compares
Panther Lake Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,578
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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Panther Lake Elementary.
$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 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
- 3,446
- 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 other 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 (~797 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Panther Lake Elementary a good school?
Panther Lake Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 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.
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