- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Mary, FL
Seminole Science Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Seminole Science Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120171008494Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole Science Charter School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Lake Mary · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole Science Charter School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Science Charter School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Lake Mary, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Seminole Science Charter School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120171008494 · Lake Mary, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
547 enr · 18.9:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Seminole Science Charter School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seminole Science Charter School 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 547
Seminole Science Charter School
547 students
What this shows Seminole Science Charter School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole Science Charter School compares
Seminole Science Charter School 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Asian 34.7%
White 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Seminole Science Charter School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seminole Science Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole Science Charter School'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 elementary 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seminole Science Charter School
How many students attend Seminole Science Charter School?
Seminole Science Charter School has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Mary, FL. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Science Charter School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole Science Charter School?
21.1% of students at Seminole Science Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole Science Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Seminole Science Charter School is Asian at 34.7% of enrollment, in Lake Mary, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole Science Charter School?
Seminole Science Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seminole Science Charter School rank among public schools in Lake Mary?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Science Charter School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Lake Mary, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Mary on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Seminole Science Charter School, 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.