- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winter Garden, FL
Sunridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144007743
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunridge Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Winter Garden · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunridge Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunridge Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Winter Garden, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sunridge Elementary held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120144007743 · Winter Garden, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 17:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Sunridge Elementary held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 629
Sunridge Elementary
629 students
What this shows Sunridge Elementary reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunridge Elementary compares
Sunridge 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$11,706
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 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
White 34.2%
African American 19.1%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Sunridge Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunridge Elementary
How many students attend Sunridge Elementary?
Sunridge Elementary has 629 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winter Garden, FL. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunridge Elementary is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Sunridge Elementary?
45.0% of students at Sunridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment, in Winter Garden, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunridge Elementary?
Sunridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Sunridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Winter Garden?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunridge Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Winter Garden, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Winter Garden on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Sunridge Elementary, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.