- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altamonte Springs, FL
Spring Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171001885
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Lake Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Altamonte Springs · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Lake Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Altamonte Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120171001885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Spring Lake Elementary School shrank from 561 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 120171001885 · Altamonte Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 16.3:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Spring Lake Elementary School shrank from 561 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Spring Lake Elementary 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 505
Spring Lake Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Spring Lake Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Lake Elementary School compares
Spring Lake Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
African American 22.0%
White 14.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Spring Lake Elementary 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 Spring Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Lake Elementary 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 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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Spring Lake Elementary School?
Spring Lake Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altamonte Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Spring Lake Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Spring Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Lake Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Altamonte Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Lake Elementary School?
Spring Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Spring Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Altamonte Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Lake Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Altamonte Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Altamonte Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Spring Lake Elementary 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.