- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Sand Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sand Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144005026
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Lake Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #111 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Lake Elementary ranks #111 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Sand Lake Elementary held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120144005026 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 17:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Sand Lake Elementary held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sand 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 733
Sand Lake Elementary
733 students
What this shows Sand Lake Elementary reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Lake Elementary compares
Sand Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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 733 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: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
White 35.1%
Asian 11.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand 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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Lake Elementary
How many students attend Sand Lake Elementary?
Sand Lake Elementary has 733 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Sand Lake Elementary?
38.9% of students at Sand Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sand Lake Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Lake Elementary?
Sand Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Sand Lake Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Lake Elementary ranks #111 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 Sand 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.