At a glance
Reported students
590
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
715.5
Galileo School for Gifted Learning: 590 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.8:1 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
- 586
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Galileo School for Gifted Learning
Galileo School for Gifted Learning is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Sanford. It is one of 76 current school records connected to Seminole. NCES reports 590 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 (44.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. 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 Galileo School for Gifted Learning
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White44.6%
- Hispanic30%
- Black9%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
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 Seminole
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wicklow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
585 reported students
Altamonte Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
577 reported students
Lake Orienta Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
574 reported students
Longwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
573 reported students
Walker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
611 reported students
English Estates Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
637 reported students
Public schools near Galileo School for Gifted Learning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Elementary School Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 789 | 1.4 mi |
| Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway Elementary · Charter · Seminole | PK–08 | 804 | 2.2 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary School Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 671 | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Crest Elementary School Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 714 | 3.2 mi |
| Goldsboro Elementary Magnet Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 901 | 4 mi |
| Contracted Services Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 4 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Galileo School for Gifted Learning
What grades does Galileo School for Gifted Learning serve?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Seminole.
How many students attend Galileo School for Gifted Learning?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning reported 590 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 586 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Galileo School for Gifted Learning?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 590 students and 40 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 Galileo School for Gifted Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Galileo School for Gifted Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Galileo School for Gifted Learning in?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning is part of Seminole, based in Sanford, FL, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Galileo School for Gifted Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Midway Elementary School (1.4 mi), Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway (2.2 mi), Hamilton Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.