- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Windy Ridge K-8
Federal NCES profile for Windy Ridge K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144002780
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windy Ridge K-8 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #46 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Windy Ridge K-8 has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windy Ridge K-8 ranks #46 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Windy Ridge K-8 held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120144002780 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,136 enr · 16:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Windy Ridge K-8 held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Windy Ridge K-8 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 1,136
Windy Ridge K-8
1,136 students
What this shows Windy Ridge K-8 reports 1,136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windy Ridge K-8 compares
Windy Ridge K-8 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,136
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
White 25.9%
African American 9.5%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Windy Ridge K-8 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 Windy Ridge K-8 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar 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 Windy Ridge K-8'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 (~1,136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windy Ridge K-8
How many students attend Windy Ridge K-8?
Windy Ridge K-8 has 1,136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,173 (2022-23) → 1,172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windy Ridge K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Windy Ridge K-8 is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 Windy Ridge K-8?
33.0% of students at Windy Ridge K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windy Ridge K-8?
The largest demographic group at Windy Ridge K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windy Ridge K-8?
Windy Ridge K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Windy Ridge K-8 rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Windy Ridge K-8 ranks #46 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 Windy Ridge K-8, 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.