Enrollment
797
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120144008944
Panther Lake Elementary — Orlando, FL
Federal NCES profile for Panther Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 24
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+3% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Panther Lake Elementary reports 797 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 75% below the Florida average and 75% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Orange spends $13,040 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.2% from local sources (property taxes), 28.8% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Panther Lake Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 75% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 75% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,040
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 797 Top 69% in Florida — larger than 31% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.2% -75% vs state
NCES ID 120144008944
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Panther Lake Elementary.
$13,040
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
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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 other school in ORLANDO, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Lake Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ORLANDO, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panther Lake Elementary?
Panther Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.