Union Park Elementary

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Union Park Elementary ranks 1562 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Union Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 517 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Park Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (67.89%) compared to surrounding schools, consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (29.3% to 36.9%), and lower test scores in English Language Arts and Math than the Orange County and Florida state averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.23% to 70.02%, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Forsyth Woods Elementary and Renaissance Charter School At Chickasaw Trail.

Despite having higher spending per student than the surrounding schools, Union Park Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 1302 out of 2064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1562 out of 2256 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school is struggling to keep up with the performance of other schools in the state. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as chronic absenteeism and the unique needs of the student population, could be key to improving the school's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1600 N Dean Rd
Orlando, FL 32825

(407) 249-6390

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1562^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,015

Students who attend Union Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Union Park Middle
High:	University High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 517

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.9%

White:

14.3%

African American:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Park Elementary ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 119^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.95. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.9%), White (14.3%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Park Elementary is 16.6. 110 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Union Park Elementary employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Park Elementary is $11,015. 95 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Union Park Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Park Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	54.84	774^th	1688	54.1%
2007	58.19	777^th	1786	56.5%
2008	48.66	963^rd	1789	46.2%
2009	56.79	842^nd	1847	54.4%
2010	44.00	1162^nd	1919	39.4%
2011	35.45	1359^th	1985	31.5%
2012	38.66	1243^rd	1984	37.3%
2013	32.69	1413^th	2029	30.4%
2014	38.17	1302^nd	2064	36.9%
2016	37.27	1333^rd	2087	36.1%
2017	28.75	1535^th	2112	27.3%
2018	27.78	1582^nd	2118	25.3%
2019	29.72	1603^rd	2182	26.5%
2021	35.39	1433^rd	2247	36.2%
2023	35.30	1463^rd	2240	34.7%
2024	31.95	1562^nd	2256	30.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 20, 2017

I can not say enough about the magnet program at this school. My daughter has learned so much in her first year of school especially Spanish. The staff and principals at this school are also very supportive. It's a very community focused school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Union Park Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	726	24	17	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1989	800	34	23	102	2	n/a	n/a	0	961
1990	686	34	15	83	2	n/a	n/a	0	820
1991	660	30	15	172	1	n/a	n/a	0	878
1992	580	25	16	157	5	n/a	n/a	0	783
1993	635	27	17	181	5	n/a	n/a	0	865
1994	646	27	23	246	8	n/a	n/a	0	950
1995	697	69	33	350	4	n/a	n/a	0	1153
1996	697	69	33	350	4	n/a	n/a	0	1153
1997	645	89	43	371	5	n/a	n/a	0	1153
1998	620	97	36	395	5	n/a	n/a	0	1153
1999	428	87	37	409	8	n/a	n/a	0	969
2000	305	81	31	376	3	n/a	n/a	0	796
2001	278	69	26	386	2	n/a	n/a	0	761
2002	206	61	23	418	3	n/a	n/a	0	711
2003	206	61	23	418	3	n/a	n/a	0	711
2004	206	53	25	405	5	n/a	n/a	0	694
2005	220	83	25	429	3	n/a	n/a	0	760
2006	188	83	21	472	5	n/a	n/a	0	769
2007	167	60	22	480	4	n/a	n/a	32	765
2008	150	65	19	435	2	n/a	n/a	32	703
2009	135	68	21	436	1	n/a	n/a	29	690
2010	119	73	18	404	1	n/a	n/a	27	642
2011	108	61	16	413	3	0	20	0	621
2012	105	59	17	440	3	0	18	0	642
2013	110	42	12	398	2	0	17	0	581
2014	102	54	14	349	2	1	18	0	540
2015	87	52	12	327	2	1	7	0	488
2016	66	54	8	314	2	1	9	0	454
2017	61	57	13	342	1	2	5	0	481
2018	72	60	13	356	0	2	8	0	511
2019	74	57	14	344	0	1	3	0	493
2020	76	57	16	377	0	0	4	0	530
2021	76	53	11	347	1	1	9	0	498
2022	73	77	13	341	0	2	7	0	513
2023	74	58	20	351	1	2	11	0	517

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	818	41.0	19.9	31.5
1989	961	51.0	18.8	26.3
1990	820	45.0	18.2	27.4
1991	878	47.0	18.6	32.5
1992	783	40.0	19.5	n/a
1993	865	41.0	21.1	19.5
1994	950	47.0	20.2	8.9
1995	1153	54.0	21.4	38.6
1996	1153	54.0	21.4	38.6
1997	1153	60.0	19.2	39.6
1998	1153	62.0	18.6	37.9
1999	969	56.0	17.3	54.9
2000	796	48.0	16.6	58.7
2001	761	47.0	16.2	56
2002	711	45.0	15.8	64.7
2003	711	45.0	15.8	64.7
2004	694	45.0	15.4	61.8
2005	760	43.0	17.7	74.6
2006	769	49.0	15.7	71
2007	765	47.0	16.3	68.5
2008	703	45.0	15.6	73.5
2009	690	45.0	15.7	71.7
2010	642	39.0	16.4	76.9
2011	621	44.0	14.1	78.9
2012	642	43.0	14.9	78
2013	581	39.0	14.8	82.6
2014	540	34.0	15.8	80.6
2015	488	33.0	14.7	83
2016	454	31.0	14.6	99.3
2017	481	31.0	15.5	99.4
2018	511	34.0	15.0	66.5
2019	493	34.0	14.5	62.5
2020	530	34.0	15.5	81.9
2021	498	39.0	12.7	58.2
2022	513	36.0	14.2	65.9
2023	517	31.0	16.6	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	818	41.0	19.9	31.5
1989	961	51.0	18.8	26.3
1990	820	45.0	18.2	27.4
1991	878	47.0	18.6	32.5
1992	783	40.0	19.5	n/a
1993	865	41.0	21.1	19.5
1994	950	47.0	20.2	8.9
1995	1153	54.0	21.4	38.6
1996	1153	54.0	21.4	38.6
1997	1153	60.0	19.2	39.6
1998	1153	62.0	18.6	37.9
1999	969	56.0	17.3	54.9
2000	796	48.0	16.6	58.7
2001	761	47.0	16.2	56
2002	711	45.0	15.8	64.7
2003	711	45.0	15.8	64.7
2004	694	45.0	15.4	61.8
2005	760	43.0	17.7	74.6
2006	769	49.0	15.7	71
2007	765	47.0	16.3	68.5
2008	703	45.0	15.6	73.5
2009	690	45.0	15.7	71.7
2010	642	39.0	16.4	76.9
2011	621	44.0	14.1	78.9
2012	642	43.0	14.9	78
2013	581	39.0	14.8	82.6
2014	540	34.0	15.8	80.6
2015	488	33.0	14.7	83
2016	454	31.0	14.6	99.3
2017	481	31.0	15.5	99.4
2018	511	34.0	15.0	66.5
2019	493	34.0	14.5	62.5
2020	530	34.0	15.5	81.9
2021	498	39.0	12.7	58.2
2022	513	36.0	14.2	65.9
2023	517	31.0	16.6	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Park Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$783 (8.0%)	$8,973 (92.0%)	$9,756
2019	$646 (6.4%)	$9,373 (93.6%)	$10,019
2020	$1,576 (16.2%)	$8,182 (83.9%)	$9,757
2021	$2,573 (22.1%)	$9,062 (77.9%)	$11,635
2022	$4,553 (30.7%)	$10,285 (69.3%)	$14,838
2023	$2,517 (22.9%)	$8,500 (77.2%)	$11,015

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Park Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1603^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1463^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Park Elementary)	56	38	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
5th Grade Science (Union Park Elementary)	28	51	23%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	493	517	4.9%
African American	57	58	1.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	14	20	42.9%
Hispanic	344	351	2%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	74	74
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.5%	70%	7.5%

Schools Near Union Park Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Park Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1600 N Dean Rd	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 249-6390	517	31	16.6	70.0%	74 (14.3%)	58 (11.2%)	351 (67.9%)	20 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	32	1562^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	30.8%		35.3	1463^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.7%	99	46.0	46.0	37.0				48.0	50.0	45.0				44.0						$11,015	$2,517	$8,500
Lawton Chiles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11001 Bloomfield Dr	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 737-1470	561	35	16.0	67.4%	83 (14.8%)	84 (15.0%)	365 (65.1%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	58	898^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.2%		46.6	1174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.6%	276	53.0	42.0	56.0				68.0	49.0	73.0				65.0						$12,407	$2,755	$9,650
Arbor Ridge K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2900 Logandale Dr	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 672-3110	770	55	14.0	44.0%	235 (30.5%)	80 (10.4%)	357 (46.4%)	64 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	29 (3.8%)	75.1	522^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	76.9%		75.4	503^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%	19	56.0	57.0	70.0	74.0	67.0	71.0	64.0	69.0	59.0	91.0	85.0	92.0	83.0	76.0	100.0	100.0		86.0	$12,639	$2,169	$10,469
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	10250 University Blvd	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 440-9293	286	9	31.7	83.9%	58 (20.3%)	47 (16.4%)	168 (58.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	5 (1.7%)	23.7	1810^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.8%		19.3	1922^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	14.2%	112	41.0	42.0	45.0	65.0	48.0	32.0	38.0	29.0	20.0	33.0	52.0		25.0		41.0		29.0	52.0	$12,992	$1,548	$11,443
Renaissance Charter School At Chickasaw Trail	Public, Charter	K-8	8203 Valencia College Ln	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 206-0662	961	58	16.5	85.8%	76 (7.9%)	184 (19.1%)	655 (68.2%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	21 (2.2%)	8	2190^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.9%		8.5	2160^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.6%	30	32.0	24.0	26.0	32.0	39.0	46.0	41.0	24.0	19.0	15.0	32.0	29.0	23.0	29.0	78.0		93.0	67.0	$9,693	$1,096	$8,597
Riverdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11301 Lokanotosa Trl	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 737-1400	595	38	15.6	70.8%	99 (16.6%)	93 (15.6%)	338 (56.8%)	46 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	12 (2.0%)	56.8	927^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.9%		42	1286^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.6%	359	57.0	51.0	49.0				71.0	59.0	54.0				58.0						$13,644	$2,709	$10,936
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Caswell Dr	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6360	380	26	14.6	75.0%	37 (9.7%)	78 (20.5%)	243 (63.9%)	14 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	26.5	1724^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.6%		40.9	1308^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.6%	416	27.0	27.0	53.0				39.0	30.0	53.0				58.0						$13,283	$3,163	$10,120
Deerwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1356 S Econlockhatchee Trl	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 249-6320	483	32	15.0	46.0%	246 (50.9%)	47 (9.7%)	160 (33.1%)	16 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	8 (1.7%)	76.5	493^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	78.1%		83.8	318^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.8%	175	71.0	62.0	73.0				66.0	61.0	66.0				77.0						$12,579	$2,135	$10,444
Cheney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 N Forsyth Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 672-3120	432	28	15.4	68.3%	83 (19.2%)	68 (15.7%)	260 (60.2%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	37.4	1419^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.1%		50.7	1079^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.8%	340	41.0	56.0	37.0				53.0	55.0	46.0				51.0						$11,309	$2,250	$9,060
Forsyth Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6651 Curtis St	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 207-7495	476	36	13.2	80.7%	66 (13.9%)	41 (8.6%)	345 (72.5%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	33.9	1518^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.7%		37.2	1411^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.0%	107	38.0	33.0	56.0				45.0	37.0	50.0				59.0						$15,421	$4,329	$11,092

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Park Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Union Park Elementary?

Students at Union Park Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 14% White, 11% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Union Park Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Union Park Elementary.

Is Union Park Elementary a good school?

Union Park Elementary ranks 1562^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Union Park Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Union Park Elementary attend?

Students who attend Union Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Union Park Middle
High : University High

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