At a glance
Reported students
1,293
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
737
Grassy Lake Elementary School: 1,293 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,152
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Grassy Lake Elementary School
Grassy Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Minneola. It is one of 64 current school records connected to Lake. NCES reports 1,293 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.3%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Grassy Lake Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.6%
- Hispanic32.3%
- Black12.3%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Round Lake Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,240 reported students
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,096 reported students
Aurelia M. Cole Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,500 reported students
Imagine Schools at South Lake
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,064 reported students
Lost Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
997 reported students
Lake Pointe Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
985 reported students
Public schools near Grassy Lake Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneola Charter School Elementary · Charter · Lake | PK–08 | 1,763 | 0.8 mi |
| Pinecrest Lakes Academy Elementary · Charter · Lake | PK–08 | 1,096 | 1.1 mi |
| Minneola Horizon Academy K-8 Elementary · Lake | PK–08 | — | 2.1 mi |
| Aurelia M. Cole Academy Elementary · Lake | PK–08 | 1,500 | 2.3 mi |
| Cypress Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Lake | PK–05 | 567 | 2.4 mi |
| Lost Lake Elementary School Elementary · Lake | PK–05 | 997 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grassy Lake Elementary School
What grades does Grassy Lake Elementary School serve?
Grassy Lake Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake.
How many students attend Grassy Lake Elementary School?
Grassy Lake Elementary School reported 1,293 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,152 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grassy Lake Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 1,293 students and 84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grassy Lake Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grassy Lake Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Grassy Lake Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grassy Lake Elementary School in?
Grassy Lake Elementary School is part of Lake, based in Tavares, FL, which operates 64 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grassy Lake Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Minneola Charter School (0.8 mi), Pinecrest Lakes Academy (1.1 mi), Minneola Horizon Academy K-8 (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.