Enrollment
210
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120171007703
Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs) — Lake Mary, FL
Federal NCES profile for Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 75/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs) compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs) reports 210 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 59% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% below the Florida average and 74% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 70 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Seminole spends $10,225 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.4% from local sources (property taxes), 41.8% from the state, and 14.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 59% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 74% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
— 59% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,225
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 70 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 210 Top 17% in Florida — larger than 83% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 7.5:1 -59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.3% -74% vs state
NCES ID 120171007703
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 70:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs).
$10,225
Per student
-20%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 14.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs)
How many students attend Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs)?
Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs) has 210 students enrolled. It is a other school in LAKE MARY, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs)?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs) is 7.5:1, which is 59% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs)?
13.3% of students at Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs)?
The largest demographic group at Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs) is White at 45.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LAKE MARY, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs)?
Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs) has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.