Enrollment
949
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144008091Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #14 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail ranks #14 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail
Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 949 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 83.9% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 949 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.3% 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 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail.
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 Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail compares
Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 949 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
949
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Florida - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 71.1%
African American 20.5%
White 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail.
$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 Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail'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 (~949 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail?
Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail has 949 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail is 16.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail?
83.9% of students at Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail?
Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail ranks #14 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 Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail a good school?
Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Renaissance Charter School at Chickasaw Trail, 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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