- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Rock Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001401
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Lake Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #82 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Lake Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Lake Elementary ranks #82 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Rock Lake Elementary grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 120144001401 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.7:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Rock Lake Elementary grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rock 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 340
Rock Lake Elementary
340 students
What this shows Rock Lake Elementary reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Lake Elementary compares
Rock 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$11,706
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
White 2.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Rock Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Lake Elementary 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 Rock 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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Lake Elementary
How many students attend Rock Lake Elementary?
Rock Lake Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Lake Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% lower 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 Rock Lake Elementary?
82.4% of students at Rock Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rock Lake Elementary is African American at 81.8% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Lake Elementary?
Rock Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock Lake Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Lake Elementary ranks #82 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 Rock 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.