Zellwood Elementary

Summary:

Zellwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Zellwood, Florida, serving 493 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Zellwood Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (50.71%) compared to nearby schools like Lovell Elementary and Phillis Wheatley Elementary. The school also has a significant African American population (21.3%) and a lower percentage of White students (22.52%) than some surrounding schools. However, Zellwood Elementary's test scores, while generally below the state and district averages, show some areas of strength, such as a 5th-grade science proficiency rate (68%) that exceeds the state (53%) and district (61%) averages.

One significant challenge for Zellwood Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.1% in 2019-2020 to 40.3% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.38% to 59.29% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite the higher per-student spending at Zellwood Elementary, the school's academic performance still lags behind the surrounding schools, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school may need to examine how resources are being utilized and allocated to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3551 Washington St
       Zellwood, FL  32798


(407) 884-2258

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1162nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,095 Help


Students who attend Zellwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wolf Lake Middle
High:    Apopka High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
White:
22.5%
African American:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Zellwood Elementary ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 85th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.36. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Zellwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.7%), White (22.5%), African American (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zellwood Elementary is 16.4. 102 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zellwood Elementary is $12,095, which is the 64th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Orange:

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

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Rank History for Zellwood Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.75 1126th 1688 33.3%
2007 34.38 1237th 1786 30.7%
2008 34.46 1254th 1789 29.9%
2009 26.85 1451st 1847 21.4%
2010 30.97 1413th 1919 26.4%
2011 33.73 1389th 1985 30.0%
2012 25.17 1557th 1984 21.5%
2013 31.00 1461st 2029 28.0%
2014 41.44 1221st 2064 40.8%
2016 25.11 1614th 2087 22.7%
2017 37.13 1338th 2112 36.6%
2018 37.91 1345th 2118 36.5%
2019 35.15 1451st 2182 33.5%
2021 30.89 1548th 2247 31.1%
2022 25.26 1686th 2219 24.0%
2023 46.71 1169th 2240 47.8%
2024 47.36 1162nd 2256 48.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Open Quote This school was rebuilt in 2012, and boasts a new, very professional and well respected principal who is working to make a significant difference in the lives of students. He has put together an excellent staff and encourages parent involvement. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 13, 2011

Open Quote I am totally disappointed with the current principal of Zellwood Elementary. I heard she was placed "out in the boonies" because there is not a lot of parent involvement, thus, the county would have few complaints. She is very unprofessional and has terrible people skills. I pulled my children out and enrolled them in private school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Zellwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 427 116 5 33 4 n/a n/a 0 585
1989 361 114 5 52 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1990 392 118 6 47 3 n/a n/a 0 566
1991 364 106 9 59 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1992 392 98 6 60 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1993 382 88 5 53 1 n/a n/a 0 529
1994 367 96 8 61 2 n/a n/a 0 534
1995 385 109 8 82 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1996 385 109 8 82 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1997 388 117 3 118 4 n/a n/a 0 630
1998 337 115 2 120 4 n/a n/a 0 578
1999 323 132 1 129 5 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 323 144 3 204 5 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 287 126 4 236 4 n/a n/a 0 657
2002 264 107 4 207 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2003 264 107 4 207 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2004 248 111 3 201 3 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 244 112 5 217 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2006 260 113 3 224 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 205 113 3 272 4 n/a n/a 13 610
2008 198 106 7 295 3 n/a n/a 18 627
2009 194 105 8 251 2 n/a n/a 20 580
2010 166 105 7 257 0 n/a n/a 19 554
2011 174 89 3 249 0 0 11 0 526
2012 187 103 3 265 0 0 11 0 569
2013 182 107 1 292 0 0 10 0 592
2014 186 89 2 283 0 0 8 0 568
2015 181 83 3 340 0 0 8 0 615
2016 186 85 3 340 0 1 12 0 627
2017 194 95 2 355 0 2 14 0 662
2018 170 92 4 320 2 1 16 0 605
2019 167 91 5 315 3 1 22 0 604
2020 159 114 8 310 1 4 22 0 618
2021 149 111 6 286 1 3 16 0 572
2022 140 131 6 326 1 3 17 0 624
2023 111 105 10 250 1 1 15 0 493

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 Zellwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 31.0 18.8 52.5
1989 533 29.0 18.3 55.3
1990 566 30.0 18.8 43.5
1991 538 32.0 16.8 47.6
1992 556 31.0 17.9 14.4
1993 529 30.0 17.6 38
1994 534 31.0 17.2 27.7
1995 586 31.0 18.9 23
1996 586 31.0 18.9 23
1997 630 32.0 19.7 53.3
1998 578 34.0 17.0 43.1
1999 590 35.0 16.9 58.5
2000 679 39.0 17.4 69.1
2001 657 39.0 16.8 70.3
2002 586 38.0 15.4 77
2003 586 38.0 15.4 77
2004 566 38.0 14.9 70.7
2005 581 41.0 14.2 81.6
2006 602 39.0 15.4 79.7
2007 610 40.0 15.3 79.1
2008 627 42.0 14.9 78.8
2009 580 40.9 14.5 80.4
2010 554 37.0 14.9 83.4
2011 526 42.0 12.5 85.2
2012 569 37.0 15.3 79.3
2013 592 39.0 15.1 88.9
2014 568 38.0 14.9 99.5
2015 615 40.0 15.3 99.5
2016 627 42.0 14.9 99.5
2017 662 46.0 14.3 83.8
2018 605 39.0 15.5 70.2
2019 604 39.0 15.4 65.1
2020 618 40.0 15.4 84
2021 572 40.0 14.3 57.3
2022 624 37.0 16.8 59.3
2023 493 30.0 16.4 55.4

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 Zellwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 31.0 18.8 52.5
1989 533 29.0 18.3 55.3
1990 566 30.0 18.8 43.5
1991 538 32.0 16.8 47.6
1992 556 31.0 17.9 14.4
1993 529 30.0 17.6 38
1994 534 31.0 17.2 27.7
1995 586 31.0 18.9 23
1996 586 31.0 18.9 23
1997 630 32.0 19.7 53.3
1998 578 34.0 17.0 43.1
1999 590 35.0 16.9 58.5
2000 679 39.0 17.4 69.1
2001 657 39.0 16.8 70.3
2002 586 38.0 15.4 77
2003 586 38.0 15.4 77
2004 566 38.0 14.9 70.7
2005 581 41.0 14.2 81.6
2006 602 39.0 15.4 79.7
2007 610 40.0 15.3 79.1
2008 627 42.0 14.9 78.8
2009 580 40.9 14.5 80.4
2010 554 37.0 14.9 83.4
2011 526 42.0 12.5 85.2
2012 569 37.0 15.3 79.3
2013 592 39.0 15.1 88.9
2014 568 38.0 14.9 99.5
2015 615 40.0 15.3 99.5
2016 627 42.0 14.9 99.5
2017 662 46.0 14.3 83.8
2018 605 39.0 15.5 70.2
2019 604 39.0 15.4 65.1
2020 618 40.0 15.4 84
2021 572 40.0 14.3 57.3
2022 624 37.0 16.8 59.3
2023 493 30.0 16.4 55.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Zellwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $755 (8.6%) $8,010 (91.4%) $8,765
2019 $663 (7.1%) $8,648 (92.9%) $9,310
2020 $978 (10.1%) $8,734 (89.9%) $9,712
2021 $1,753 (17.6%) $8,225 (82.4%) $9,977
2022 $2,611 (23.5%) $8,479 (76.5%) $11,089
2023 $3,135 (25.9%) $8,960 (74.1%) $12,095

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zellwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1451st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1169th of 2240 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Zellwood Elementary)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zellwood Elementary)5453
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)6261
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Zellwood Elementary)5245
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5757
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zellwood Elementary)5042
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)6362
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Zellwood Elementary)4634
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5453
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zellwood Elementary)4731
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Zellwood Elementary)5260
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Orange)5459
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students604493
 18.4%
African American91105
 15.4%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian510
 100%
Hispanic315250
 20.6%
Pacific Islander11
White167111
 33.5%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%55.4%
 9.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Zellwood Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Zellwood Elementary.

Students at Zellwood Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 23% White, 21% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Zellwood Elementary ranks 1162nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Zellwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wolf Lake Middle
High : Apopka High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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