- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casselberry, FL
Sterling Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sterling Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171001900
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterling Park Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Casselberry · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sterling Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Casselberry, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Sterling Park Elementary School shrank from 780 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 120171001900 · Casselberry, FL Other · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 15.6:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Sterling Park Elementary School shrank from 780 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sterling Park 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 700
Sterling Park Elementary School
700 students
What this shows Sterling Park Elementary School reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterling Park Elementary School compares
Sterling Park 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
White 34.4%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Sterling Park 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 Sterling Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar 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 Sterling Park 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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterling Park Elementary School
How many students attend Sterling Park Elementary School?
Sterling Park Elementary School has 700 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casselberry, FL. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Park Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Sterling Park Elementary School?
44.5% of students at Sterling Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sterling Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Casselberry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling Park Elementary School?
Sterling Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sterling Park Elementary School rank among schools in Casselberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Casselberry, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Sterling Park 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.