- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, FL
Seminole County Detention Center
Federal NCES profile for Seminole County Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171008121
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole County Detention Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #12 of 16
- schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 31
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole County Detention Center ranks #12 of 16 schools in Sanford, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Seminole County Detention Center grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+221.4%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 120171008121 · Sanford, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 78.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Seminole County Detention Center grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+221.4%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seminole County Detention Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 31
Seminole County Detention Center
31 students
What this shows Seminole County Detention Center reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole County Detention Center compares
Seminole County Detention Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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.
Funding equity
$10,243
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 16.1%
Two or More 9.7%
Largest group: African American at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Seminole County Detention Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seminole County Detention Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole County Detention Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Seminole County Detention Center
How many students attend Seminole County Detention Center?
Seminole County Detention Center has 31 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sanford, FL. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), up 31.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole County Detention Center?
78.6% of students at Seminole County Detention Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole County Detention Center?
The largest demographic group at Seminole County Detention Center is African American at 54.8% of enrollment, in Sanford, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole County Detention Center?
Seminole County Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Seminole County Detention Center rank among schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole County Detention Center ranks #12 of 16 schools in Sanford, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Seminole County Detention Center, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.