- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Vista Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vista Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144005029
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Lakes Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #50 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Lakes Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Lakes Elementary ranks #50 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Vista Lakes Elementary shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 120144005029 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 14.4:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Vista Lakes Elementary shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Vista Lakes 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 520
Vista Lakes Elementary
520 students
What this shows Vista Lakes Elementary reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Lakes Elementary compares
Vista Lakes Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
White 19.6%
African American 8.8%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Vista Lakes 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 Vista Lakes 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 Vista Lakes 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Vista Lakes Elementary?
Vista Lakes Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Lakes Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Vista Lakes Elementary?
45.2% of students at Vista Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vista Lakes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Lakes Elementary?
Vista Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Vista Lakes Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Lakes Elementary ranks #50 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 Vista Lakes 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.