- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sebring, FL
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sun 'N Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084002504
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Sebring · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun 'N Lake Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120084002504 · Sebring, FL Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 18.4:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 588
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School
588 students
What this shows Sun 'N Lake Elementary School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun 'N Lake Elementary School compares
Sun 'N Lake Elementary 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 588 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 23.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Sun 'N Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun 'N Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun 'N Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun 'N Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Sun 'N Lake Elementary School?
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sebring, FL. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun 'N Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun 'N Lake Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun 'N Lake Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Sun 'N Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun 'N Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sun 'N Lake Elementary School is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Sebring, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun 'N Lake Elementary School?
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Sun 'N Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Sebring?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun 'N Lake Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sebring on the city page.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Sun 'N Lake Elementary School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.