- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Titusville, FL
South Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015008651
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lake Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Titusville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Titusville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South Lake Elementary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120015008651 · Titusville, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 15.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
South Lake Elementary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 469
South Lake Elementary
469 students
What this shows South Lake Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lake Elementary compares
South 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,100
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, South Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lake Elementary
How many students attend South Lake Elementary?
South Lake Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Titusville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lake Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 South Lake Elementary?
25.8% of students at South Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Lake Elementary is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Titusville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lake Elementary?
South Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 South Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Titusville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Titusville, 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 Titusville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides South Lake Elementary, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.