Zellwood Elementary

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

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:
1162^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,095

Students who attend Zellwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wolf Lake Middle
High:	Apopka High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 529

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.6%

African American:

25.9%

White:

20.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zellwood Elementary ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 85^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.36. (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 Student population at Zellwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.6%), African American (25.9%), White (20.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zellwood Elementary is 16. 92 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Zellwood Elementary employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zellwood Elementary is $12,095, which is the 64^th 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 31^st 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
2006	35.75	1126^th	1688	33.3%
2007	34.38	1237^th	1786	30.7%
2008	34.46	1254^th	1789	29.9%
2009	26.85	1451^st	1847	21.4%
2010	30.97	1413^th	1919	26.4%
2011	33.73	1389^th	1985	30.0%
2012	25.17	1557^th	1984	21.5%
2013	31.00	1461^st	2029	28.0%
2014	41.44	1221^st	2064	40.8%
2016	25.11	1614^th	2087	22.7%
2017	37.13	1338^th	2112	36.6%
2018	37.91	1345^th	2118	36.5%
2019	35.15	1451^st	2182	33.5%
2021	30.89	1548^th	2247	31.1%
2022	25.26	1686^th	2219	24.0%
2023	46.71	1169^th	2240	47.8%
2024	47.36	1162^nd	2256	48.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

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

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
2024	109	137	7	252	0	1	23	0	529

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
2024	529	33.0	16.0	59.9

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
2024	529	33.0	16.0	59.9

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 Zellwood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 1451^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1169^th 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)	46	37	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zellwood Elementary)	54	53	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Zellwood Elementary)	52	45	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zellwood Elementary)	50	42	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Zellwood Elementary)	46	34	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zellwood Elementary)	47	31	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Zellwood Elementary)	52	60	8%
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	604	493	18.4%
African American	91	105	15.4%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	5	10	100%
Hispanic	315	250	20.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	167	111	33.5%
Two or More Races	22	15	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.1%	55.4%	9.7%

Schools Near Zellwood 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Zellwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3551 Washington St	Zellwood	32798	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2258	529	33	16.0	59.9%	109 (20.6%)	137 (25.9%)	252 (47.6%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)	47.4	1162^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	48.5%		46.7	1169^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.8%	7	54.0	51.0	52.0				44.0	44.0	58.0				68.0					$12,095	$3,135	$8,960
Wolf Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1771 W Ponkan Rd	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 464-3342	658	42	15.6	44.1%	210 (31.9%)	195 (29.6%)	196 (29.8%)	20 (3.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)	78.4	453^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	79.9%		81.6	374^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.3%	79	67.0	65.0	70.0				71.0	70.0	67.0				68.0					$10,402	$1,508	$8,894
Kelly Park School	Public	PK, KG-8	4700 Jason Dwelley Parkway	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	1,082	60	18.0	35.9%	440 (40.7%)	233 (21.5%)	316 (29.2%)	24 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)	62 (5.7%)	80	409^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.9%					(n/a)	70.0	64.0	78.0	66.0	55.0	58.0	67.0	66.0	84.0	73.0	47.0	83.0	82.0	59.0	94.0	100.0	71.0	$7,008	$643	$6,365
Round Lake Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	31333 Round Lake Rd	Mount Dora	32757	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 385-4399	1,177	80	14.7	25.2%	844 (71.7%)	57 (4.8%)	194 (16.5%)	28 (2.4%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.1%)	91	143^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.7%		85.9	271^st of 2240 public elementary schools	87.9%	128	78.0	75.0	74.0	67.0	78.0	67.0	90.0	94.0	82.0	91.0	83.0	91.0	74.0	67.0	98.0		95.0	$9,199	$1,316	$7,883
Rock Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Rock Springs Rd	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 884-2242	680	44	15.4	61.5%	182 (26.8%)	114 (16.8%)	330 (48.5%)	23 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	28 (4.1%)	40.5	1333^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.9%		42.4	1270^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.3%	63	59.0	47.0	48.0				64.0	42.0	41.0				40.0					$10,775	$1,999	$8,776
Dream Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 N Park Avenue	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2227	652	44	14.8	66.1%	107 (16.4%)	182 (27.9%)	322 (49.4%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.0%)	49.1	1110^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.8%		52.7	1025^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.2%	85	44.0	50.0	53.0				61.0	53.0	55.0				58.0					$12,070	$2,479	$9,590
Apopka Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Vick Rd	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 884-2200	841	55	15.2	53.3%	155 (18.4%)	304 (36.1%)	324 (38.5%)	30 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.9%)	51.5	1056^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.2%		55.7	955^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.4%	101	50.0	59.0	53.0				52.0	63.0	55.0				52.0					$10,373	$1,815	$8,559
Sorrento Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24605 Wallick Rd	Sorrento	32776	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 385-1140	872	52	16.7	40.8%	510 (58.5%)	65 (7.5%)	248 (28.4%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.4%)	45.6	1203^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	46.7%		56	946^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.8%	257	45.0	52.0	53.0				52.0	63.0	46.0				52.0					$10,106	$1,138	$8,968
Triangle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Eudora Rd	Mount Dora	32757	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 383-6176	728	50	14.5	54.7%	230 (31.6%)	184 (25.3%)	274 (37.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	22.3	1837^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.6%		17.9	1960^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.5%	123	40.0	33.0	37.0				53.0	42.0	33.0				38.0					$12,083	$2,633	$9,450
Phillis Wheatley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1475 Marvin C Zanders Ave	Apopka	32703	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2250	388	20	19.4	78.6%	18 (4.6%)	239 (61.6%)	120 (30.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	20.7	1888^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.3%		25.8	1727^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.9%	161	33.0	37.0	33.0				33.0	32.0	48.0				51.0					$14,367	$3,605	$10,763

Frequently Asked Questions about Zellwood Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Zellwood Elementary?

Students at Zellwood Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 26% African American, 21% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Zellwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Zellwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wolf Lake Middle
High : Apopka High

What district is Zellwood Elementary in?

Orange

How many students attend Zellwood Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 529 students attended Zellwood Elementary.

Is Zellwood Elementary a good school?

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

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