- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lady Lake, FL
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School
Federal NCES profile for The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105003593
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 740
- students enrolled
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120105003593 · Lady Lake, FL Other · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 15.1:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake 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 740
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School
740 students
What this shows The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School compares
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake 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 The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake 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 The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake 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 (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School
How many students attend The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School?
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School has 740 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lady Lake, FL. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School is 15.1:1, which is 15% 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 The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School?
59.1% of students at The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School?
The largest demographic group at The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Lady Lake, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School?
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake 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.