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NONSCHOOL EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

201 W BURLEIGH BLVD, TAVARES, FL 32778LAKE →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
26
Students
Total enrolled
$11,081
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 26 students in grades PK–12 in TAVARES, Florida.
23% below average funding
District spends $11,081 per pupil, 23% less than the national average of $14,347.
12% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a relatively low share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

NONSCHOOL EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION is a small other in TAVARES, Florida, serving grades PK–12 with 26 students. The district invests $11,081 per student — 23% below the national average of $14,347. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at NONSCHOOL EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

26
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution15 male · 11 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
19%
31%
35%
15%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino31%
Black35%
Multiracial15%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120105002331

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,081Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,081
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,876
Student Support$2,105
Administration$1,330
Operations$1,662
Other$1,108
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,081 spent per student, an estimated $4,909 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
45%
State government
37.2%
Local (property tax)
45.5%
Federal programs
17.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,081/student, 23% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOLGRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLROUND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLOST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+11 more
↓
Middle
WINDY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOLEAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLGRAY MIDDLE SCHOOLTAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLLAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOLLEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL
+4 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyLake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLAKE →
Phone: (352)253-6600
NCES ID: 120105002331
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TAVARES seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
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Elem
MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOL
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High
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58% FRL
High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
201 W BURLEIGH BLVD, TAVARES, FL 32778
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.