- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tavares, FL
Tavares Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tavares Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105001120
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tavares Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Tavares · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tavares Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tavares Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Tavares, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Tavares Elementary School held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 120105001120 · Tavares, FL Other · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 15:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Tavares Elementary School held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tavares Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 870
Tavares Elementary School
870 students
What this shows Tavares Elementary School reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tavares Elementary School compares
Tavares 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$10,768
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 870 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Tavares Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tavares Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tavares Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tavares Elementary School
How many students attend Tavares Elementary School?
Tavares Elementary School has 870 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tavares, FL. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tavares Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tavares Elementary School is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Tavares Elementary School?
58.2% of students at Tavares Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tavares Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tavares Elementary School is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Tavares, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tavares Elementary School?
Tavares Elementary School 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 Tavares Elementary School rank among schools in Tavares?
By Resource Investment Index, Tavares Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Tavares, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tavares on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Tavares Elementary School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.