- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apopka, FL
Rock Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144002620
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Springs Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Apopka · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Springs Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Apopka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Rock Springs Elementary shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 120144002620 · Apopka, FL Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 15.2:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Rock Springs Elementary shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rock Springs 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 682
Rock Springs Elementary
682 students
What this shows Rock Springs Elementary reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Springs Elementary compares
Rock Springs Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
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 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 26.5%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Rock Springs Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Springs 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Springs 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Springs Elementary
How many students attend Rock Springs Elementary?
Rock Springs Elementary has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apopka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Springs Elementary?
52.9% of students at Rock Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rock Springs Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Apopka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Springs Elementary?
Rock Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Springs Elementary rank among schools in Apopka?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Springs Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Apopka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Apopka on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Rock Springs 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.