- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Tangelo Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tangelo Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001416
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tangelo Park Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #82 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tangelo Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tangelo Park Elementary ranks #82 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Tangelo Park Elementary grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 120144001416 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 13.6:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Tangelo Park Elementary grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tangelo Park 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 491
Tangelo Park Elementary
491 students
What this shows Tangelo Park Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tangelo Park Elementary compares
Tangelo Park Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.5%
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 3.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Tangelo Park Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Tangelo Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tangelo Park 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 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tangelo Park Elementary
How many students attend Tangelo Park Elementary?
Tangelo Park Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tangelo Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tangelo Park Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Tangelo Park Elementary?
80.3% of students at Tangelo Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tangelo Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tangelo Park Elementary is African American at 61.5% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tangelo Park Elementary?
Tangelo Park Elementary 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 Tangelo Park Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Tangelo Park Elementary ranks #82 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Tangelo Park 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.